Trail Conditions
Approximately 1,800 miles of trails wind through the area providing access to both the Montana and Idaho sides of the mountains, but many trails in the area are unmaintained and rugged. There are also many unrecorded trails that lead deeper into the wildest parts of the wilderness. Travel by foot and stock can be challenging, but rewarding, in the heart of this large wild area.
The following link contains trail condition information for many trails within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Not all trails have reports. Please note that trail conditions can change very quickly, so always plan accordingly and use your best judgment when enjoying the great outdoors.
Moose Creek, Powell, and Lochsa Districts Trail Reports (includes the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness)
Personal Experience: Besides the more popular trails from the trailhead to the nearest back country lakes (which felt like walking down a highway) the trails within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness were often poorly maintained and at times difficult to follow. Even the trails that are considered maintained often presented numerous challenges (we counted 47 downed trees in a three-mile stretch of a 'maintained' trail between Big Creek Lake and Packbox Pass). Should you choose to visit here (and you should, it's gorgeous) you may want to add some additional time to your hiking itinerary, and extra whiskey to enjoy once you finally settle in at camp.
The following link contains trail condition information for many trails within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Not all trails have reports. Please note that trail conditions can change very quickly, so always plan accordingly and use your best judgment when enjoying the great outdoors.
Moose Creek, Powell, and Lochsa Districts Trail Reports (includes the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness)
Personal Experience: Besides the more popular trails from the trailhead to the nearest back country lakes (which felt like walking down a highway) the trails within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness were often poorly maintained and at times difficult to follow. Even the trails that are considered maintained often presented numerous challenges (we counted 47 downed trees in a three-mile stretch of a 'maintained' trail between Big Creek Lake and Packbox Pass). Should you choose to visit here (and you should, it's gorgeous) you may want to add some additional time to your hiking itinerary, and extra whiskey to enjoy once you finally settle in at camp.