Celebrate access to public lands with ABWF and our sister-org Beartooth Trails during National Trails Day® . As one of the first trail to open up in the spring, and heavily impacted by the Robertson Draw Fire (2021), the Face-of-the-Mtn Trail #7 always needs some love to get ready for a busy season ahead. The work will range from removing brush and trees, clearing drains, to identifying and pulling weeds. Climbing up the "face" of Mt Maurice, Red Lodge's local mountain, the first three miles of the trail follow the historic original path of the Beartooth Highway. In 1919, the road was surveyed and began, but soon lost funding (the road was called the Black and White Trail). The project was abandoned and in 1932 construction of the current Beartooth Highway began.

💸 Registration is free!

📍 Location: Face-of-the-Mtn Trail, Custer Gallatin National Forest, Beartooth Ranger District, Carbon County, Montana (location subject to change)

📅 Date: Saturday June 7, 2025

💡 Who Should Attend? Anyone (14+ years) who loves the outdoors, want to build skills and confidence, seek community and give back to the Trails and Public Lands.

🛠️ Tools & Skills: No experience? No problem! We provide all the necessary equipment and expert instruction to help you feel prepared and confident. Lunch, gloves and tools provided.

Please bring 2+ liters of water, rain gear, sun protection and snacks. Mtn bikes are optional for experienced riders.

National Trails Day® is a registered trademark of the American Hiking Society

🥾 Hike Intensity: Easy to Moderate

🔨 Work Intensity: Easy to Moderate

🔗 Sign Up Today! The more the merrier! Your RSVP ensures we can provide lunch!

As we approach National Trails Day, the specific location of our work may change based on conditions, weather, and areas of highest need. However, it will still be on a great Red Lodge-area trail! Don’t let this deter you from signing up—we’ll keep you updated on any changes and confirm the final location in the days leading up to June 7th.