Hiking in the Yaak
Bordered on the north by Canada and on the west by Idaho, the Yaak is nestled in the northwest corner of Montana and part of the 2.2 million acre Kootenai National Forest. With three wilderness areas and more than 1,400 miles of trails, there's
something for everyone -- leisurely walks, moderate terrain and remote hiking destinations.
something for everyone -- leisurely walks, moderate terrain and remote hiking destinations.
Beautiful Remote AreasTraveling into the Yaak is like no other place you've been -- easy to access, but largely untouched by civilization. Ranges of high, rocky peaks mark the forest with the Cabinet Mountains, Whitefish Range, Purcell Mountains, Bitterroot Range and Salish Mountains all part of the rugged terrain radiating from the river valleys. In the north-central part of the forest, the land is more open with rolling timbered hills lying in the shadows of the Whitefish Range.
Hiking in the surrounding area easily opens the door to other activities -- animal and bird watching, fishing for trout in the numerous lakes and streams, seasonal huckleberry picking, or trying your hand at panning for gold. You may even stumble across lookout towers, old mining and logging equipment, and the cabins of early settlers. |
Largely untouched by civilization!
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