Bitterroot Valley Montana
To the north of Sun Valley lies the breathtaking Bitterroot Valley. Stretching nearly 95 miles from Missoula to the Lost Trail Pass at the Idaho/Montana border, the Bitterroot Valley includes the towns Stevensville, Victor, Hamilton, and Darby, Montana. US Highway 93 is the primary vein of travel for those visiting the Bitterroot Valley, making it easy for those commuting from Sun Valley.
The Bitterroot Valley is said to be the oldest inhabited are in all of Montana. The Kootenai, Salish, and Nez Perce Indians were the first to inhabit the area, while Lewis and Clark traveled through the valley in 1805-06. Keep you eye out for old cabins and homesteads, evidence of the area's rich history.
While driving through the Bitterroot Valley, you will be parallel with the Bitterroot River for most of the way. The river connects the valley towns much like it did when the area was fist settled. The valley is surrounded by the Bitterroot Mountains as well as the Bitterroot National Forest. For a better view of the mountains you might want to take an alternative route, MT 269 from Hamilton to Stevensville. This drive is definitely more rewarding and relaxing than the highway.
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