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
Mill Creek Trailhead
Mill Creek Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Mill Creek Trail #364 and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Facilities include a vault toilet, hitching rails…
Moose Creek Trail # 168
Moose Creek Trail #168 appears to "move" the visitor along, so varied are its surroundings. The first 2.5 miles of trail from Access #1 follow Moose Creek at a grade of less than 4 percent. From the…
Moose Creek Trailhead
There is adequate parking for cars and trucks at this trailhead - trailers included. A stock truck ramp embankment may be used to unload stock, and a hitching rail is provided. Stock water is…
Mosquito Meadows Trail # 102
The Mosquito Meadows trail is 2.3 miles long. It begins at Road #75 and ends at Trail 313.2. This is an easy hike with a gradual climb to the top of Rooster Comb. Once you arrive at the Divide you…
Mt. Aura Trail # 40
The Mt. Aura (Spot Mountain - Bad Luck) trail is 12.5 miles long. It begins at Trail 3 - Spot Mountain and ends at Trail 4.3 - Selway River. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback…
Mt. George-Paloma Trail # 50
The Mt. George-Paloma trail is 12.0 miles long. It begins at Trail 24 and ends at Mt. Paloma. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding
Nature Trail # 391
The Nature Trail is 0.5 miles long. It begins at Road #1316 and ends at Trail 391 (Loop).This accessible trail is open for the following uses: Hiking
Nee-Me-Poo Trail (Nez Perce National Historic Trail) # 406
Experience a living slice of history on the Nee‑Me‑Poo Trail—also known as the Nez Perce National Historic Trail #406—nestled within the Bitterroot National Forest. At just 3.1 miles…
Nee-Me-Poo Trailhead
Site Open
The Nez Perce National Historic Trail (Nee-Me-Poo) trail is 3.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 10001 and ends at Beaverhead - Deerlodge National Forest Road 1260 (Junction of Continental Divide…
Nelson Lake Trail # 135
The Nelson Lake trail is 3.0 miles long. It begins at Road #5633 and ends at Nelson Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding