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Hiking the Bitterroots

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Bitterroot to Beartooth: Hiking Southwest Montana

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Ambrose Trail
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Bear Creek Trail Bear Creek Falls is 2 miles up the trail.  To get there go 7 miles north of Hamilton, turn west on Bear Creek Road for about 2 miles, turn right on Red Crow Road for less than 1 mile, turn left on Middle Bear Creek Road for 3 final miles to the trailhead. 9.5
Bitterroot Birding and Nature Trail
Pilot trail of the Montana Birding and Nature Trail.  When complete, the Montana Birding and Nature Trail will consist of a series of linked trails exploring the distinct scenery, nature and culture found throughout Montana’s six tourism regions.
 100+
 Blodgett Canyon Trailhead Blodgett trail starts at the campground and remains low along the valley floor of the drainage. The grade is gentle and offers unique views of the canyon and Blodgett Creek. Go as long as you like along the trail. Decide on your own destination or vista. After a mile and a half on the trail, you'll find a nice picnic spot where Blodgett Creek levels off into a lovely, level rock pool. At mile four you will find a pack bridge that crosses north over the creek. From there, the ambitious backpacker can hike the final eight miles to Blodgett Lake. 8
Blodgett Overlook Trail Follow Main Street in Hamilton west.  The road will become West Bridge Road and then Canyon Creek Road.  At the end of Canyon Creek Road, the first T-junction you will come to, turn left on Blodgett Camp Road.  Follow the signs to the trailhead. 1.5
Boulder Creek Trail Boulder Creek Falls is 4.5 miles up.  Take highway 93 four miles south of Darby to West Fork Road.  Drive 15 miles to Sam Billings campground.  Trailhead is at the end of the campground.
 9.7
Camas Creek Trail Camas Lake is 3.5 miles up.  Take highway 93 south of Hamilton 9 miles to Lost Horse Road.  Take Lost Horse Road to Camas Creek sign.  Trailhead is 6 miles beyond the sign. 3.5
Canyon Creek Overlook This is a great trail that takes you above the valley. It is only a mile and a half and the hike is relatively easy. Along the hike there are great vista points of Canyon Creek drainage and the Bitterroot Valley. There are even a few park benches along the trail so you can sit and enjoy the view. The trail spans over a ridge top of a mountain that is between Canyon Creek and Blodgett. At the end of the trail there is a fantastic overlook of the Blodgett Canyon drainage. Bring your camera - without a doubt this vista is breathtaking! 1.5
Centennial Grove Trail Go 2 miles south of Hamilton on highway 93 to highway 38 (Skalkaho Road).  Continue 12 miles to Centennial Grove Trail parking area on right.  Self-guided trail along Skalkaho Creek and featuring a 200-year-old Ponderosa Pine. .1
Charles Waters Nature Trail Interpretive trail through ponderosa pine, moist old growth forest.  Area includes a campground, fitness trail, picnicking, and a toilet. .5
Kootenai Creek Trail Take highway 93 1 mile north of the Stevensville Wye.  Turn west on Kootenai Creek Road.  Follow Kootenai Creek Road 2 miles to the trailhead. 14.5
Lake Como Recreational Area Lake Como offers many recreational activities such as mountain hiking, hiking, camping, picnicking, boating and swimming. The beach is on the northeast end of the lake, and the boat launch is on the southeast corner. There are plenty of campsites along the road at the base of the lake. The hiking / hiking trail travels along the perimeter of the lake which is eight miles. The north side of the trail is easy - part of the trail is paved with a handicap access. At the head of the lake there is a bridge that crosses Como Falls. You can hear the magnificent falls roar from as far as a mile away! The south side of the trail is more technically challenging for a mountain biker. The grade remains relatively level the full length of the trail. Along the trail there are exceptional views of the Como Peaks on the west end of the lake. During the early parts of June, beware of ticks.  
Larry Creek Trail
(Link to 5/14/2005 Missoulian Article)		 To reach the trailhead of the four Larry Creek trails, take Highway 93 to Bass Creek Road, four miles south of Florence. Drive two miles west and turn right on Forest Road 1316. At the turnoff is a sign with a trail map. There are several parking spots next to the sign and more parking in the picnic area just west of the sign. In addition, there is a large day-use parking area about 300 yards north on Road 1316. The picnic area has a toilet and running water. 2.5
Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge Nature trails, half-mile paved path to the Bitterroot River, picnic area, photographic/viewing blinds, all on 2800 acres. 2.0
River City Park Grab your fishing rod and a picnic, or even your bike! This is a nice, easy and convenient way to spend an afternoon. It is right on the west end of Hamilton on Ninth and Madison. The trail system follows the Bitterroot River, and a few trails even jog off toward the river where you can do some exploring or fishing. There are a few park benches speckled along the trail where one can sit and take in the sunshine.  
Rock Creek Trail Drive 12 miles south of Hamilton on highway 93.  Turn west on Lake Como Road.  Follow Lake Como Road 3 miles to Forest Service Road 5623.  Follow Forest Service Road 5623 to Upper Como campground.  Trailhead begins here.  Access to Rock Creek is at the bridge and waterfall.  
Skalkaho If you are in the mood for just a scenic drive, Skalkaho is one of the prettiest canyons in the Sapphire Mountains. Skalkaho highway is located a mere three miles south of Hamilton. About 11 miles up the road you will see a sign on the right-hand side marking a nature trail that parallels Skalkaho Creek. This trail is a nice shaded area to sit, picnic and access Skalkaho Creek. Part of the trail is accessible for disabled. There is a short nature tour explaining the vegetation around the area. Further up Skalkaho Highway there is Black Bear Campground which is a few miles up from the Nature Trail. Skalkaho Falls is another eight miles up the highway. i Be particularly careful - this road becomes a narrow dirt road with no guard rails. Watch for oncoming traffic and RVs are not advised. Don't miss the spectacular waterfall - it is right up against the left side of the road.  
St. Mary's Peak Trail Drive 3.5 miles south of Stevensville to Indian Prairie Loop.  Take Indian Prairie Loop  1.8 miles west to St. Mary's Road.  Take St. Mary's Road 1 mile to junction of McCalla Ridge Road and St. Mary's Peak Road (739).  Follow St. Mary's Peak Road about 14 miles to the trailhead at the end of the road.  
Teller Wildlife Refuge 1200 acres of farmlands in the river bottom near Stevensville.  Educational programs available.  
Warm Springs Trail Take highway 93 4 miles south of Sula.  Turn west on Medicine Springs Road (Forest Service Road 5728).  Go 4 more miles to Crazy Creek campground.  Follow signs to trailhead.  NOTE: FINAL 2 MILES OF TRAIL RATED DIFFICULT. 9
Willoughby Environmental Education Area Interpretive trail through sagebrush and pine forest near a stream.  Picnic shelter available. 1.0

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