Rainbow Ridge Ski Trail has a parking capacity for 10 vehicles. The trail is shared with snowmobiles.

Length: 2.8 km of more difficult trail; intermittent grooming.

Area Map: Kootenai National Forest Visitors Map

Red Top Campground is located on the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana at an elevation of 3,000 feet. This nice little site is located in a natural forest environment and is perfect for those seeking the quiet and solitude that nature offers.

The Ross Creek Scenic Area is located on the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana. This 100-acre scenic area is home to a grove of giant, ancient western red cedars. Some of these trees grow up to 12 feet in diameter and 175 feet in height.

Ross Creek Ski Trail is probably most enjoyed by intermediate and advanced skiers leading to the Ross Creek Scenic Area. There are a number of steep sections with sharp turns that should be skied with caution. No motor vehicles are allowed after December 1.

Following Ross Creek the entire distance, Ross Creek Trail (142) is an excellent day hike through a closed canopy of cedars and hemlocks. During high runoff fording the creek may be difficult, so caution should be exercised.

Savage Lake is a state fishing access site located in northwest Montana. Fishing and boating may be enjoyed on the lake. This is a day use area only. A relatively warm lake nestled beneath the Cabinet Mountains, it provides a comfortable experience for boating and fishing.

South Fork Ross Creek Trail

After fording Ross Creek, South Fork Ross Creek Trail (321) is overgrown and somewhat difficult to find. Once located, the trail is easy to follow to a waterfall and potential campsite. The trail follows the creek the entire way.

Spar Lake Campground

Spar Lake Campground is located on the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana at an elevation of 3,300 feet. This little campground is nestled among tall fir trees and is adjacent to popular Spar Lake.

Swanson Lodge

Swanson Lodge is nestled at the base of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness on a secluded one hundred acres, abundant with wildlife. A wide range of activities are available right here at the lodge. Take a nature walk on the Lodge's trails or hike to a nearby waterfall.

The Boondocks is located off the Main Highway and caters primarily to the local market. Considered a Mom and Pop type business, it offers, pictures, memorabilia and information on the local area.

Do you enjoy sight seeing, hiking, backpacking, biking, white water rafting, boating, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, wildlife, mountains, rivers, lakes and streams' Welcome to Troy, Montana!

Visitors can walk among cedars that are more than 500 years old and 250 feet high at the Ross Creek Cedar Grove Scenic Area (295-4693) south of this northwestern Montana town.

The Troy Library provides many services in-house. Come check us out. Most services are either free or have a nominal charge to cover the cost of consumable materials.

Whitetail Campground

Whitetail Campground is located on the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana at an elevation of 3,000 feet. This campground is located approximately 7 miles from the small northwest community of Yaak.

Yaak Falls campground is located on the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana at an elevation of 2,400 feet. This nice little campground is found in a natural forest setting. It is a serene site and a favorite of those who visit.

Road conditions are reasonably good to the junction with the Yaak Mountain road. Check at the Ranger Station for updated road conditions and to verify the operating dates for this tower.

Yaak River Campground

Yaak River Campground is located on the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana at the confluence of the Yaak and Kootenai Rivers. This site is immediately adjacent to US Highway 2 and is located at the confluence of the Clark Fork and Yaak Rivers.

The Yaak River Lodge is a beautiful guest ranch nestled in the Purcell Mountains in northwestern Montana. We have six comfortable rooms with private baths, wall to wall carpeting and baseboard heating, a dorm that sleeps eight and a Honeymoon Suite with a jacuzzi.

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