Blue Mountain Recreation Area

AKA: Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District, Missoula Valley, Sapphire Mountains, Rattlesnake Mountains, Hayes Creek, Steelman Creek, Blue Mountain Saddle, Bitterroot River, Sapphire Mou

Summary


This 4,900-acre recreation area includes 41 miles of system trails and is a popular spot for locals and visitors because of its proximity to the city of Missoula and the views of the Missoula valley, and the Sapphire and Rattlesnake mountains.

{ Last know status: Open | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: May 21, 2021 }

Terrain Experience Level


Expert
None
Advanced
None
Intermediate
Some
Beginner
Mostly

Terrain


Rhythm Section
Unknown
Roots
Unknown
Mud
Some
Sand
None
Jumps
None
Hill Climbs
Some
Hard Pack
Some
Gravle
Unknown
Large Loose Rocks
Some
Other Hazards
Some

Allowed Vehicles


Motorcycle
Allowed
ATV
Allowed
4x4
Not Allowed
SxS
Allowed
Snowmobile
Unknown

Details


Nearest City

Nearest city to Blue Mountain Recreation Area is Missoula, Montana


Google Map

View Missoula, MT on Google Maps

open link

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Missoula%2C+MT

Trail Points

Known points on this trail


Trail Start

Starting point for Blue Mountain Recreation Area

Spark Arrestor

A spark arrestor or exhaust cap is required

Noise Limit

Limit of: 96 db

Max Vehicle Width

Max Width of: 50 inches

FS Regulation

Paint balling is prohibited. Please view our Blue Mountain Recreation Area brochure and Visitor Guidelines.

Open Dates

may 1 - november 30

FS

Lolo National Forest - Missoula Ranger District Fort Missoula Bldg. 24 Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 329-3814


www.fs.usda.gov

No Description

open link

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lolo/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=10273&actid=93

Montana Fish, Wildlife And Parks 1420 East 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620-0701 (406) 444-2950 [email protected]


stateparks.mt.gov

No Description

open link

http://stateparks.mt.gov/recreation/ohvProgram.html

Forest Service Links


Forest Service Page

No Description

open link

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lolo/recarea/?recid=10273

Directions

From Interstate 90, take the U.S. Highway 93 exit #101 and head south through Missoula. As you leave Missoula heading south, you will see a "T" intersection(has a light signal) where U.S. Highway 93 meets the Blue Mountain Road. Turn right onto Blue Mountain Road and head west to the main trailhead. The trailhead has a large parking area just about where the road makes a 90-degree turn.

General Notes

See the online brochure, "Blue Mountain Recreation Area" for details.

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