Welcome to the Bitterroot National Forest, land of magnificent mountains, the serenity of wilderness, the miracle of spring flowers, majestic big game, and the songs of birds.

Leave your stress behind! This spectacular 1.6 million acre forest in southwest Montana and Idaho is a priceless national heritage, with half of the forest dedicated to the largest expanse of continuous pristine wilderness in the lower 48 states- Selway Bitterroot Wilderness, Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, and Anaconda Pintler Wilderness.

Much of the beauty of the Forest can be attributed to the heavily glaciated, rugged peaks of the Bitterroot Range, where drainages carved by glaciers form steep canyons that open into the valley floor. Activities include dayhiking, backpacking, river rafting, wildlife observation, fishing, and cross-country skiing, among many others.

• Darby Ranger District -
• Stevensville Ranger District -
• Sula Ranger District -
• West Fork Ranger District -

• Hike the 6 mile-long Palisade Mt. Trail which skirts the northern edge of the 20,000-acre Skalkaho Game Preserve and ends at Burnt Fork Lake in the Sapphire Mts.
• River raft down the turbulent Selway River.
• Explore the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness which straddles the continental divide and test your outdoor skills. Keep your eyes peeled for mountain goats.
• Climb to crystal-blue alpine lakes or descend to dusty, winding canyon floors.