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Blodgett Overlook Trail # 101

The Blodgett Overlook Trail is 1.4 miles long. It begins at Road #735 and ends at Romney Ridge. 

Discover one of Montana’s most scenic short hikes! The Blodgett Overlook Trail offers a rewarding adventure with minimal effort. Starting from the Blodgett Overlook Trailhead, this 2.9-mile round-trip hike climbs about 500 feet through pine forests and rocky outcrops. Along the way, you’ll find a resting bench and glimpses of wildlife like mule deer and birds of prey.

At the overlook, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Blodgett Canyon, the Bitterroot Valley, and distant peaks of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. This short and scenic trail makes it perfect for families, casual hikers, and anyone looking for a quick escape into nature.

The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, trail running

Best Season:  May - October

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

101

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Contact Name: Stevensville Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-777-5461

View of the Stevensville Ranger District office from the outside.

Address: 88 Main Street Stevensville, MT 59870
Phone: 406-777-5461
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Parking

Blodgett Overlook Trailhead

Directions

From Hamilton, go west on Main Street for 1 mile, turn north (right) onto Ricketts Rd. and travel 0.5 miles. Turn west (left) onto Blodgett Camp Rd/FS 736, and follow approximately 4 miles to the end.

From Stevensville, take the Stevensville Cutoff 1.3 miles to Hwy 93 south. Travel 17 miles south on Hwy 93. Turn left onto Bowman Rd and travel .06 miles taking a slight left onto Ricketts Rd. Travel 3.8 miles on Ricketts Rd to Blodgett Camp Rd. Follow Blodgett camp road to Canyon Creek Rd. Follow Canyon Creek Rd for 2 miles to the trailhead  

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Last updated February 23, 2026