Rock Creek Miller Flats - Nearby Activities
Below is a brief overview of the activities available in the nearby area. This is
by no means ALL that the area has to offer, but is a nice sample of some of the great activities nearby.
Click on one of the categories below to see some of the fun activities:
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Missoulian Angler Fly Fishing Tours
Float fishing on Rock Creek is exciting and a great way to experience the fishing during the spring high water season when wading is downright dangerous. The float fishing season on Rock Creek is short and exciting-it begins in late May when the water is high enough to float and ends when the flows recede again in late May. Float fishing is prohibited on the Creek after July 1st. Floating Rock Creek is not for the novice oarsman. Floating conditions and hazards can change day-to-day on the creek.
Rock Creek is busiest in June and early July as anglers chase the salmonfly hatch. This, however, is not the best time to fish Rock Creek. Many guides suggest that the best fishing is in autumn when the big browns move from the Clark Fork into Rock Creek to spawn.
Game Fish Opportunities:
- Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
All Species Present:
- Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Goldeye, Longnose Dace, Longnose Sucker, Mottled Sculpin, Mountain Sucker, Rainbow Trout, White Sucker, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish
For more information, check out the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fishing Regulations
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Wildlife
Humming Birds, Deer, Elk, Mountain Sheep and more live in and around Rock Creek year round. Often in the mornings and evenings you'll find them grazing in the front yard.
The area is alive with wildlife, and it just takes an explorer to go out and find it. You'll be surprised by the
abundance of animals native to the area.
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Cross-Country Skiing
In the winter the road up to the cabin is piled high with snow, and though passable by vehicle, you'll find many
weekend warriors tearing up the roads on ski's and snow shoes.
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Hiking
Set along the creek between steep cliffs, with spectacular views of the Sapphire Mountains, this wilderness area
makes it worth the trip. July and August are prime time here, since the somewhat marshy conditions caused by
spring snowmelt dry up and the mosquitoes move on. Their are several opportunities to hike along the creek, and
a trailhead about half way up to the cabin, with a footbridge crossing Rock Creek.
The hike up the trailhead isn't for the faint of heart. The country is steep and forbidding and requires good
hiking boots. Mountain lions have been seen in the area as well, so take a partner and a can of pepper-spray.
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