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Bitterroot Range

Idaho

Elevation Range

3,000 ft - 10,604 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

46.7355, -115.4076

About Bitterroot Range

The Bitterroot Range is a rugged and scenic mountain range located along the border between Idaho and Montana. Spanning over 100 miles, the range is characterized by steep, forested slopes, deep glacial valleys, and numerous alpine lakes and meadows. Geologically, the Bitterroots are part of the Northern Rockies and were heavily shaped by glacial activity during the last ice age. The range features a variety of rock types including granite, limestone, and metamorphic formations. Wildlife is abundant, with sightings of elk, bighorn sheep, black bears, and other species common throughout the region.

Notable Peaks

Trapper Peak

10,157 ft

Lone Peak

10,604 ft

Bald Mountain

10,157 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
fishing
wildlife viewing
rock climbing
mountain biking

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Hamilton, MT
Salmon, ID
Missoula, MT

Location

Idaho

46.7355, -115.4076

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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