Bitter Root Land Trust

10/15/2026

Looking for an all-abilities area to exercise and connect with Bitterroot nature close to town? Look no further than Skalkaho Bend Park in Hamilton! Created by the Bitter Root Land Trust for our community to enjoy forever, this family-friendly park features 70 acres of fun.

Park Address: 500 Bailey Avenue, Hamilton

Help us log 5,000 community recreation miles by the end of October and win prizes by visiting www.bitterrootlandtrust.org/fall-miles-challenge

10/14/2026

You're invited! Join us and log miles for conservation! www.bitterrootlandtrust.org/fall-miles-challenge

10/13/2026

Join Women In The Wilderness for a FREE guided hike to the Tin Cup Overlook at Lake Como this Saturday, 10/17 @ 9AM! This 4-mile round trip hike is rated as easy/moderate and is being generously offered by Women In The Wilderness in support of BRLT's Fall Miles Challenge - thank you!!!

Please RSVP to [email protected] to secure your spot!

So far, you've logged 640 miles this month! WOW! Be sure to enter any miles you've racked up so far this month now to help us reach our 5,000 mile goal and win prizes at www.bitterrootlandtrust.org See less

10/12/2026

This Wednesday! Join us at Blacksmith Brewing Company and learn about the incredible conservation projects happening in the Bitterroot Valley!

10/09/2026

Today's staff pick for our Fall Miles Challenge is St Mary's Peak! This 7.4 mile out-and-back trail near Stevensville takes you to one of the highest peaks in the Bitterroots with breathtaking views.

Elyse, BRLT Project Manager, says:

"Saint Mary's Peak is my favorite! Incredible hike with fantastic views and a mixture of terrain to keep the trail exciting- a bit challenging at times, but a perfect day hike. Once you reach the top, you get a 360-degree panoramic view of the valley and into the Bitterroot National Forest. People can enjoy the forest fire lookout at the top, but my favorite spot is next to a boulder facing the Bitterroot Forest with my dog Atlas, husband Silas and our packed-in charcuterie spread."

What adventures are you planning this weekend? Wherever the weekend takes you, don't forget to log your miles and win prizes at www.bitterrootlandtrust.org/fall-miles-challenge

Info on St Mary's Peak Trail:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/saint-mary-peak-trail

10/08/2026

Who's excited to log some miles for the Bitter Root Land Trust Fall Miles Challenge this October?!?

For more info:
https://bitterrootlandtrust.org/fall-miles-challenge/

If you're looking for a quick, beautiful outing, check out Bear Creek Trail on the Bitterroot National Forest. It’s a gentle 1.4‑mile hike to the falls, and the low water this time of year makes the series of calm drop pools especially stunning. A perfect spot to add a few miles, enjoy fall colors, and spend time outside.

Let’s help our community reach 5,000 miles this month—get out, explore, and don’t forget to log your adventures! 🍂🥾💛 (and if you go, post your pictures here!)

For directions to the Bear Creek Trailhead:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/bitterroot/recreation/bear-creek-trailhead

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

It's week #2 of our Fall Miles Challenge, and you are off to a great start logging recreation miles for conservation! You have logged 261 miles towards our 5,000 mile goal for the month of October!

Today's BRLT Staff Pick is 🌲Soft Rock Trail in Corvallis 🐕

Rhiannon, BRLT Stewardship Director, says, "I love Soft Rock because it's close to home, the pups can run around off leash, and it has a variety of terrain and habitat with gorgeous views of the Bitterroot Mountains."

To log your miles, visit www.bitterrootlandtrust.org/fall-miles-challenge

For Soft Rock Trail info, visit https://www.trailforks.com/trails/soft-rock-loop/