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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

A scenic 30-minute drive will get you to the resort town of Seeley Lake, Montana, a year-round adventure lovers paradise. The summers in and around Seeley Lake are special. There are numerous lakes to recreate, such as Seeley, Placid, Lindbergh, Salmon, and Holland Lake. There are seemingly endless trailheads providing access to the adjacent Bob Marshall wilderness. Whether you’re a golfer, a camper, a mountain biker, a paddle-boarder, or a fishing enthusiast, there is no shortage of things to do in Seeley Lake.

During winter months, the area becomes a major destination for snowmobilers because the area has over 350 miles of groomed trails. The cross-country skier is treated to a premier Nordic trail system that accommodates both skate and classic skiers on 18km of maintained trails. The ski area also adjoins forest service roads perfect for ski touring, skijoring, or dog mushing. Ice fishing is also popular winter activity on the frozen lakes.

The surrounding area offers diverse activities, including hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, and wildlife observation. Whether you seek thrilling adventures or serene moments in nature, the mountains surrounding Seeley lake provide the perfect backdrop for exploration and relaxation.

Outdoor enthusiasts have access to over 1,240,000 acres of untamed wilderness to explore. Wild animals roam the surrounding mountains, valleys, meadows, and rivers with little or no human interaction.

Bob Marshal Wilderness and Scapegoat Area

The Bob Marshall Wilderness, one of the most preserved mountain ecosystems in the world, is right out the back door. Encompassing well over 1 Million acres, it’s the kind of wilderness most people can only imagine: rugged peaks, alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls, grassy meadows embellished with shimmering streams, a towering coniferous forest, and big river valleys.

Rivers include the North and South Forks of the Sun River and the South Fork of the Flathead River. Elevations range from 4,000± feet to more than 9,000± feet. A huge escarpment called the Chinese Wall, a part of the Continental Divide, highlights the Bob’s vast, untrammeled beauty, with an average height of more than 1,000± feet and a length of 22± miles, and extends into Scapegoat Wilderness to the south. You’ll find more than 1,000± miles of trails, from well-maintained trails to primitive footpaths as you travel deeper into Montana’s largest wildernes

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