Ross Creek Giant Cedars

Western red cedars are rare in the Northern Rockies – mostly these giants live along the super wet coasts of Oregon. Washington, and British Columbia. But there are a few pockets where if you know where to look you can find the trees – giant sentinels of a moist climate. In northern Idaho the trees are more common, but in Montana they are found in a few deep, wet canyons – like Ross Creek, in the far northwest corner of the state. At Ross Creek, Kootenai National Forest has established a short interpretive walking trail which takes you by some of the larger trees and offers informative plaques.