 Bitterroot
National Forest
Lewis and Clark took an extremely difficult and dangerous route
in this area in early September 1805. They found themselves caught
in an early season snowstorm; giving them a preview of the struggle
they would have traversing the Bitterroot Mountains on the Lolo
Trail. On September 2, 1805, Clark recorded "…our
horses were in (per)peteal danger of Slipping to their certain distruction
& up & Down Steep hills, where Severl horse fell, Some turned
over, and others Sliped down Steep hill Sides, one horse Crippeled
& 2 gave out. with the greatest dificuelty risque &c. we
made five miles and Encamped."
Today
The route was so difficult they did not enter many details in their
journals. Consequently, the actual route and campsite locations
are still being debated today. Contact the Sula Ranger Station for
more information on how to visit Lewis and Clark sites in the area,
or stop by the Information Station at the Lost Trail Pass Rest Area.
Location
Lost Trail Pass is 42 miles north of Salmon ID, and 45 miles south
of Hamilton, MT.
Facilities
Indian Trees Campground
5 miles north of Hwy 93 and Hwy 43 |
Paved Pull-Through and fully accessible sites
|
Spring Gulch Campground
3 miles north of Sula |
Paved Pull-Through and fully accessible sites
|
Nee-Me-Poo Trailhead
4.5 miles north of Lost Trail Pass, on Hwy 93 |
Parking, Interpretive Panels |
Sula Ranger Station
11 miles north of Lost Trail Pass |
Parking, Restroom, Interpretive Panels |
Historic Darby Ranger
Station
65 miles south of Missoula on Hwy 93 |
Parking, Restrooms, Visitor Center with Interpretive
Displays |
Use Requirements or Restrictions:
Bus Restrictions
There are no facilities for buses at any of the campgrounds.
Outfitters and Guides
See Special
Use Permit Information. |
