Jewel Basin Hiking Area

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Park

Jewel Basin Hiking Area

Type

Trail

Location

Bigfork, Montana

Coordinates

48.1300, -113.9217

Size

15,000 acres

Trail miles

35

Leash required

No (off-leash allowed)

Best for

High-energy dogs, Hikers, Hot-weather visits

Visitor rating

4.8 / 5 (620 reviews)

Vibe Score™

8.1 / 10 — Exceptional

Last verified

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• 💧
  Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle

  There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.

• 🥾
  30-ft training long line

  Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.

• 📣
  Recall training whistle

  Off-leash freedom is built on solid recall. Tone-trained whistles cut through wind.

🐕 Dog policy

15,000-acre Flathead NF hiking area with 35+ miles of trails + 27 lakes. Voice-control off-leash.

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