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
Sleeping Child Trail # 105
The Sleeping Child Trail #105 is 11.5 miles long. It begins at Road 372.1 and ends at the Skalkaho Rye Road #75.This is an easy hike along the creek with diverse vegetation and wonderful photographic…
Spot Mountain Trailhead
Spot Mountain Trailhead has parking suitable for a few cars. It accesses Trail #3 to Spot Mountain Lookout. There are no facilities.
Spring Gulch Campground
Site Closed
Located on the banks of the East Fork of the Bitterroot River, this campground is nestled in a grassy ponderosa pine area.  It offers easy access from Highway 93 and hosts 10 sites, plus 1 bicycle…
St. Mary Peak Trail # 116
The St. Mary Peak trail is 4.6 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 739 and ends at St. Mary Peak Lookout. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback RidingTrail DetailsTrail Length:…
St. Mary's Trailhead
St. Mary Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to St. Mary Peak Trail #116, St. Mary Lookout and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Facilities include a vault…
Stevensville RD
 The many miles of trails on the Stevensville Ranger District provide opportunities ranging from short day-trips to extended back-country trips.
Sula RD
The many miles of trails on the Sula Ranger District provide opportunities ranging from short day-trips to extended back-country trips.
Sweathouse Trailhead
Sweathouse Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Sweathouse Creek Trail #121 and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. No facilities.
Sweeney Trailhead
Sweeney Trailhead has an adequate parking area for cars and trailers. It accesses Holloway Lake Trail #393, a number of mountain lakes, and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. There are no facilities.
Swift Creek Trailhead
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