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Sylvia Lake Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Flathead National Forest, Tally Lake Ranger District, Mt. Conner, Ingalls Mountain, Star Meadows Guard Station, Sylvia Lake Campground |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Flathead National Forest offers about ten miles of narrow, single track woods trails with some moderate elevation changes.
Sylvia Lake Campground provides direct trail access and has three designated sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. A small boat ramp is also located at the campground.
The trails and campground are open year-round but the best time to visit is around mid June through the end of October. The trails are also popular with hikers and horseback riders.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Montana OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident temporary registration sticker is required. (As of March 2020, Montana no longer honors stickers from any other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Whitefish, MT | ||
| Address | Sylvia Lake Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 | ||
| From: Whitefish, MT
1) Take SR-93 North about 10 miles 2) Turn left (south-west) onto Farm To Market Road, continue 1.8 miles 3) Turn right (west) onto FS Road #539/Star Meadow Road, continue 23 miles 4) Turn left (south-west) on Sylvia Lake Road, continue about 2.5 miles 5) Campground entrance is on the right (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Flathead National Forest - Tally Lake Ranger Station 650 Wolf Pack Way Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5200 mailroom_r1_flathead@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Montana Fish, Wildlife And Parks 1420 East 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620-0701 (406) 444-2950 fwpgen@mt.gov fwp.mt.gov |
| Comment | Montana OHV Permit Info |
Sylvia Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/10/2014 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4600 to 6000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | All | |
| Roads | None | |
| Intersections | Few | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 20-30 Miles (E) | Westside Gas & Grocery (406) 862-4535 |
| Diesel | 20-30 Miles (E) | Westside Gas & Grocery (406) 862-4535 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tally Lake Campground (406) 758-5200 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (E) | Whitefish RV Park (406) 862-7275 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (E) | Whitefish RV Park (406) 862-7275 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 20-30 Miles (E) | Westside Gas & Grocery (406) 862-4535 |
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