Recreation
Bitterroot National Forest Trail Clearing Status Map
Use this map tool to view and search what trails and when those trails were cleared of down trees on Bitterroot National Forest trails.
Bass Creek Recreation Area offers wilderness trail access, campgrounds for families and groups, equestrian facilities, and multi‑use trails for…
Discover the Darby Ranger District, the southern Bitterroot Valley’s gateway to the Sapphire Divide, the rugged Bitterroot canyons, and the vast…
Lake Como Recreation Area provides a classic Bitterroot National Forest experience, offering opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking,…
According to early accounts, Lost Horse Creek earned its name in 1881, when prospectors attempted to cross its swift spring runoff and one of their…
The Magruder Corridor is a 95‑mile primitive road offering a rare glimpse into one of the lower 48’s most remote, undeveloped landscapes. Winding…
Discover the Stevensville Ranger District, set in Montana’s first permanent settlement and the northernmost part of the Bitterroot National Forest.…
Discover the Sula Ranger District in the scenic southeast corner of the Bitterroot National Forest. Spanning more than 250,000 acres—including…
Experience the West Fork Ranger District, where rugged wilderness, top‑tier fishing, and memorable backcountry adventures meet. Just 18 miles south…
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in the Bitterroot National Forest invites adventurers to explore 25 miles of high-elevation beauty along the rugged spine of th
The Bitterroot Valley played a major role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), and it is one of the most meaningful stretches of their journey west.
Experience the powerful story of the 1877 Nez Perce flight as you travel the Nez Perce National Historic Trail through the breathtaking Bitterroot Valley.
Recreation
Goat Ridge Trail # 73
Goat Ridge Trail is a 6.5‑mile route from Trail 4.4 to Trail 19, open to hiking and horseback riding in a wilderness setting.
Gold Creek Campground
Site Open
Gold Creek Campground is located 15 miles east of Stevensville, Montana, surrounded by forested terrain and mountain views. This remote campground has 4 campsites with extensive hiking, biking,…
Gold Creek Ridge Trail # 43
The Gold Creek Ridge trail is 8.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 312 (Gold Cr. Campground) and ends at Forest Road 1348 (Willow Mtn). The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Gold Creek Trail # 311
The Gold Creek trail is 4.5 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 43 and ends at Forest Trail 43. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Hiking, Backpacking
Gold Pan Cross Country Trail # 89
Gold Pan Cross Country Trail: 4.5‑mile wilderness route from Kim Creek Saddle to Trail 12. Open to hiking and horseback riding in the Frank Church Wilderness.
Grass Ridge Trail # 65
Explore the 6.4‑mile Grass Ridge Trail in the Frank Church Wilderness. Backpacking and horseback riding allowed. Follow Leave No Trace practices.
Grass-Lunch Trail # 707
Grass–Lunch Trail: a 3‑mile wilderness route between Trail 12 and Trail 65 with 1,645 ft of elevation change. Open to hiking and horseback riding.
Hells Half Acre Mountain Trail # 8
Explore the 3.3‑mile Hells Half Acre Mountain Trail with access from FS Road 224. A wilderness route for hiking, backpacking, and stock use.
Hells Half-Salmon Mountain Trail # 12
16.8 miles of hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, backcountry camping, and views in the Frank Church Wilderness.
Hidden Lake Trail # 401
The Hidden Lake trail is 0.8 miles long. It begins at Trail 313 and ends at Hidden Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback RidingHiking