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
Sawtooth Creek Trailhead
Site Open
Sawtooth Creek Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers with a loop style turnaround.  It offers access to the 11.4-mile Sawtooth Creek Trail #123 and the Selway-Bitterroot…
Schofield Ridge Trail # 34
The Schofield Ridge trail is 10.0 miles long. It begins at Trail 32 and ends at Trail 32 - Montana State Line. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Hiking
Schumaker Campground
Site Closed
Schumaker Campground, between Hamilton, Montana and Darby, Montana sits on the edge of Twin Lakes near the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. It features 16 campsites, with two vault toilets and two…
Scimitar Ridge Trail # 36
The Scimitar Ridge trail is 8.0 miles long. It begins at Road 468 and ends at Trail 32. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Scimitar-Cayuse Mountain Trail # 720
The Scimitar-Cayuse Mountain trail is 0.8 miles long. It begins at Trail 36 and ends at Trail 13. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Sears Lake Trail
The Sears Lake trail is 1.2 miles long. It begins at Trail 364 and ends at Sears Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking
Selway River - FCRONR Trail # 4.4
The Selway River - FCRONR trail is 21.0 miles long. It begins at Road #468a (Magruder Ranger Station) and ends at Junction Trail # 019. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding,…
Selway River - SBW Trail # 4.3
The Selway River - SBW trail is 11.6 miles long. It begins at South Nez Perce Forest Boundary and ends at Road 6223 (Paradise). The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Hiking
Sheafman Creek Trail # 82
The Sheafman Creek trail is 6.8 miles long. It begins at Road #438 and ends at Knaack Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking
Sheafman Trailhead
Sheafman Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Sheafman Creek Trail #82, Sheafman, Knaack and Aichele Lakes and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. No…