You will find this spectacular 1.6 million acre forest in southwest Montana and Idaho to be a priceless national heritage. Much of its beauty can be attributed to the heavily glaciated, rugged peaks of the Bitterroot Range.
Drainages carved by glaciers form steep canyons that open into the valley floor.
The abundance of natural resources offers a wide range of opportunities for recreation, grazing, wildlife, fisheries, timber, and minerals. Come enjoy the magnificent mountains, the serenity of wilderness, the miracle of spring flowers, majestic big game, and the sounds of birds here in our land of multiple uses. As we continue to add to the Bitterroot National Forest Web Site we would like your comments on what information you would like to see added to this site. Also any comments you might have on site organization and existing information would be appreciated. Please send your suggestions concerning these pages to the Webmaster.