Bitterroot River, Missoula

Name: Bitterroot River
Address: Missoula, United States

#12 among attractions in Missoula

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The Bitterroot River is a northward flowing 84-mile river running through the Bitterroot Valley, from the confluence of its West and East forks near Conner in southern Ravalli County to its confluence with the Clark Fork River near Missoula in Missoula County, in western Montana. The Clark Fork River is tributary to the Columbia River and ultimately, the Pacific Ocean. The Bitterroot River is a Blue Ribbon trout fishery with a healthy population of native westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout. It is the third most fly fished river in Montana behind the Madison and Big Horn Rivers. ()

Alternative names: Length: 75 miCoordinates: 46°51'42"N, 114°7'9"W

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Missoula United States

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Bitterroot River – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southgate Mall, Missoula Cemetery, Missoula Smokejumper Visitor Center, Museum Of Mountain Flying.

4.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Southgate Mall, Missoula
114 min walk • Southgate Mall is a shopping mall located in Missoula, Montana. The shopping center originally opened in August 1978 with Hart-Albin, Hennessy's, Nordstrom Place Two and Sears as anchor stores.
5.2 miNE
Cemetery
Missoula Cemetery, Missoula
132 min walk • Missoula Cemetery is the second oldest cemetery located in Missoula, Montana, with Fort Missoula Cemetery being the oldest.
4.6 miN
46°55'30"N • 114°5'35"W
Missoula Smokejumper Visitor Center, Missoula
116 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
4.3 miN
46°55'8"N • 114°5'2"W
Museum Of Mountain Flying, Missoula
110 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.4 miE
46°52'14"N • 114°0'22"W
Montana Natural History Center, Missoula
138 min walk • Natural history museum, Museum
4.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Blue Mountain, Lolo National Forest
114 min walk • Blue Mountain is the western landmark of the city of Missoula and is a popular recreational destination for golfing hiking, off-road motorcycling, horse riding, shooting and hunting. In the past it was used as a military training site.
3.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort Missoula, Missoula
81 min walk • Fort Missoula was established by the United States Army in 1877 on land that is now part of the city of Missoula, Montana, to protect settlers in Western Montana from possible threats from the Native American Indians, such as the Nez Perce.
4.4 miNW
Natural attraction, Protected area
Council Grove State Park
114 min walk • Council Grove State Park is a history-oriented, public recreation area located eight miles northwest of Missoula in Missoula County, Montana.
4.9 miE
Ice rink, Sport, Sport venue
Glacier Ice Rink, Missoula
125 min walk • The Glacier Ice Rink is a two-sheet ice arena located in Missoula, Montana, on the Missoula County Fairgrounds. The rink and its programs are operated by the Missoula Area Youth Hockey Association, a non-profit organization for promoting ice sports.
5.4 miE
Baseball, Sport, Sport venue
Ogren Park at Allegiance Field, Missoula
137 min walk • Ogren Park at Allegiance Field is a stadium in Missoula, Montana. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Missoula PaddleHeads of the Pioneer League. Built in 2004, it seats 3,500 people. The park replaced Lindbord-Cregg Field.
2.7 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Lindborg-Cregg Field, Missoula
70 min walk • Lindborg-Cregg Memorial Field is a stadium in Missoula, Montana. It holds 2,200 people. It is the home of the Missoula Mavericks, an American Legion Baseball team. It is primarily used for baseball and was home to the Missoula Osprey prior to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field's opening for the 2004 season.