The Bitterroot River runs the length of the Bitterroot Valley from south to north. A premium flyfishing river with a 9 month dry fly season the "Root" originates in the high elevation of the Bitterroot Mountains to the West and the Sapphire Mountains to the East. The upper river is characterized by relatively fast flows over larger cobble, your typical freestone stream. The upper river is a dry fly fisherman's paradise. With a healthy population of West Slope Cutthroat trout, you will also find good numbers of Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Rocky Mountain Whitefish as well as an occasional Bull Trout. The lower river widens and slows through the town of Hamilton giving the boat angler an excellent opportunity to cover water while prospecting for large trout. To get the best guide in the valley, contact mtheadwaters20@gmail.com. Ask for Alex and tell him the City Center Motel sent you.
All hiking, biking, and backpacking enthusiasts will find miles of terrific trails surrounding the Bitterroot Valley. Whether you are a novice looking for a simple day hike or an experienced hiker looking for multi-day trips into the backcountry, the majestic Bitterroots, and Sapphire Mountains will not disappoint you. The rugged terrain and beautiful peaks offer miles of breathtaking views and simple to challenging trails for all to enjoy. The same holds true for biking trails around the valley. Information on these hiking and biking trails can be found at any Forest Service headquarters and the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce.
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The Bitterroot River offers over 76 miles of floatable river, from 6 miles south of Darby to Missoula. The Salmon River is just 70 miles south of Hamilton and is a good white water rafting river. City Center Motel owns a lodge with available rooms to rent on the river adjacent to the old gold town of Shoup. Lake Como and Painted Rocks Reservoir are popular spots for canoes, jet skis, fishing boats, ski boats, and everything in between.
Salmon River, "River of No Return" Wilderness Lodging
City Center Motel owns the Sportsman's Roost Lodge perched above the Salmon River adjacent to the old gold town of Shoup ID. The lodge provides a wonderful setting and ease of access to many outdoor and sportsmen's favorite activities within the Frank Church Wilderness area. A wilderness area that is the largest contiguous wilderness in the Lower 48 of United States. Whether steelhead or cutthroat trout fishing, watching or hunting for big game, rafting, hiking, ATVing etc. or exploring old gold mines this lodge provides Clean, Modest, Affordable and Conveniently located comfortable accommodations for your outdoor vacation.
