Things to Do in the Bitterroot Valley

Montana is filled with adventurous possibilities - hiking, rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking, skiing, snowmobiling, etc. Whether summer, winter, springtime or autumn there are endless possibilities for recreation under the Big Sky.

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Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking and Llama Treks:

Trails will lead you on short hikes through pristine portions of the Bitterroot National Forest. Roads will take you off the beaten path to beautiful lakes and waterfalls or through the heart of the wilderness areas.

Parks and Golf Courses:

One 18-hole golf course in Hamilton; one 9-hole golf course in Stevensville bordering Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge. A variety of parks in the Bitterroot Valley's cities and on State and Federal lands.

Winter Sports:

Lost Trail Powder Mountain usually accumulates the greatest snow depth in Montana making it one of the best downhill slopes in the state. Our cross-country skiing is one of the best in Montana along with miles and miles of nordic and snowmobile trails.

Fishing:

Right here on the Bitterroot River is some of the best trout fishing in the country. Fishermen have access to streams, rivers and mountain lakes as well.

Hunting:

At the Bitterroot Valley's back door is a hunter's paradise. Big game species include elk, bear, white tail and mule deer, mountain lion and moose. Birds include pheasant, grouse, duck and geese.

Watchable Wildlife:

Wildlife photographers, birders and hunters are attracted to the area by the variety and abundance of our wildlife species. The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, Teller Wildlife Refuge, Broad Axe and Skalkaho Game Preserve are wonderful destinations for wildlife viewing.