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Hillsboro Trailhead

Trail to Historic Cedarvale Dude Ranch

Trailhead on Bighorn Lake, South Fork Trail Creek, North Fork Trail Creek, Bighorn River on Hillsboro Trail in Bighorn Canyon NRA, Rocky Mountains near Lovell, MT

Hillsboro Trailhead is the starting point for an easy 1 mile out-and-back hike to historic Hillsboro. The ranch was built by the enterprising prospector Grosvener W. Barry in about 1903. The ranch turned into a dude ranch for tourists after his several attempts to mine gold from the mouth of Trail Creek.

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The ranch lies in a beautiful valley between the Bighorn and Prior Mountains, this valley being divided by the canyon of the Bighorn River. The ranch house is far removed from the environments of civilization, but it is thoroughly modernized, being electrically lighted throughout. The bountiful and well prepared table is supplied from our extensive gardens, and fresh meat is available at all times due to the large ice plant we operate. We have the typical stock ranch of the west. The hunting and fishing is remarkable. Parents can send their children here where there are no bad influences. The ranch is easy of access by our high powered motor boats, the only power boats on the Bighorn River. Those who have made the boat trip through the entire canyon pronounce it to be the finest and the only trip of its kind. Ascending the river is sublime and coming down is positively thrilling. Camping trips in the fine mountain scenery of a few days or as long as one cares to stay bring rest, peace and comfort.

— The Sportsman's Paradise of America (Original Cedarvale Tourist Brochure)