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
Lick Creek Saddle Trailhead
Access to the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness area via Trail #434 or Clifford Creek Trail #169No Motorized Use in A/P Wilderness AreaHitching rail and cut bank for ramp are provided
Little Blue Joint Trailhead
Little Blue Joint Trailhead has adequate parking for cars. It accesses Little blue Joint Trail #223. There are no facilities.
Little Boulder Bay Boating Site
Little Boulder Bay Boating Site provides a launch site on Painted Rocks Lake. Provides parking for vehicles and boat trailers.
Little Boulder Trailhead
Little Boulder Trailhead has adequate parking for cars. It accesses Little Boulder Trail #55. There are no facilities.
Little Rock Creek Trail # 57
The Little Rock Creek trail is 4.5 miles long. It begins at Road 13201 and ends at Little Rock Creek Lake.The first mile of trail begins above Lake Como and drops over to Little Rock Creek. It then…
Little Rock Creek Trailhead
Little Rock Creek Trailhead has parking for approximately 4 passenger vehicles. It accesses Little Rock Creek Trail #57 to Little Rock Creek Lake. This trail is not recommended for stock use and…
Little West Fork Snowmobile Trailhead
Little West Fork Trailhead offers adequate parking for cars and trailers. In the winter it is a popular snowmobile and cross country skiing start point to the Nez Perce Road #468.  This site is…
Lost Horse Guard Station
Lost Horse Guard Station is located eighteen miles from Highway 93 in the Lost Horse Creek drainage on the west side of the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. The cabin features two sets of full-sized bunk…
Lost Horse Observation Point
Lost Horse Observation Point is nestled above Lost Horse Canyon. This scenic viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramic views of the rugged Bitterroot Mountains and canyon walls. It’s an ideal…
Lost Trail Pass Snowpark Trailhead
This trailhead is located on top of Lost Trail Pass. Also known as the Gibbons Pass Road. It offers parking for access to the Trail Creek Area.