Lolo National Forest

Missoula, MT U.S.A.

The Lolo National Forest surrounds the western Montana community of Missoula. The crest of the Bitterroot Mountains divides Montana from Idaho and serves as the forest's western boundary.

The Continental Divide and Scapegoat Wilderness define the forest's eastern boundary.

Four major rivers and their streams offer some of the best fishing in the Rocky Mountains. The topography varies from remote, high alpine lakes to white-water streams and from heavily forested ridges to smooth rolling meadows.

Recreation facilities in the Lolo include 1,780 miles of trails, 50 miles of designated cross-country ski trails, 360 miles of snowmobile trails, 29 picnic areas and campgrounds and portions of three downhill ski areas.

The Lolo also contains the Welcome Creek Wilderness near Missoula and part of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, an area shared by Montana and Idaho.

The Lizard Head rock formation in Lolo National Forest.

The Packer Meadows near Lost Trail Pass.

Enjoy waterfront recreation at Seeley Lake in Lolo National Forest.