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Nee-Me-Poo Trail
The Nee-Me-Poo Trail, a historic national trail was established in 1986. It is not maintained regularly; sometimes, only once in three years. The trail can be categorized as moderate to difficult. It pursues the road to the Nez Perce War. The historic 1,170-mile(1882km) long trail starts at the Wallowa Lake, Oregon and goes via the Big Hole National Battlefield, and finally stops at Montana close to Chinook, Montana.
The climate of the Snake River Canyon can be characterized by soft winters and dry, hot summers. The annual rainfall of the area is about 20 cm (8 inches) that falls mostly during the spring and winter as rain and some light snow. Summer thunderstorms may perhaps cause some heavy rainfall, but such storms are occasional. Normal yearly temperature is about 16 degrees C (60 degrees F) and it may go as high as 37 degrees C (100 degrees F).
The main points of interest are the Lone Pine Saddle, Prickly Pear Cactus, and Interpretive Sign. The sight of the Snake River Canyon and Imnaha River drainage from Lone Pine Saddle is wonderful, adding beauty for hikers. Prickly pear cactus is plentiful on the Nee-Me-Poo Trail. The cactus generally blooms fully during the spring. The ‘Interpretive Sign’ at the Dug Bar enlightens the Nez Perce’ story.
The most prominent risk for public utilization of the trail is the existence of an infrequent rattlesnake throughout the summer time. Snake bite kits should be carried at that time.
There is absolutely no water available on the trail. So, one should be take enough water along.
- Mailing Address:
Bitterroot National Forest, Sula, MT 59871
- Telephone: (406) 821-3201
- Website: www.fs.fed.us/npnht
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