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Kootenai Mountain Scenic DriveLibby MontanaListing Type: Scenic HighwayCity: Libby Montana Region: Glacier Country 406-293-7773 http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/kootenai/ |
This road system provides a breathtaking view of the Kootenai River and Bull Lake Valley. Turn on Road 331 and continue on Road 4445 for vistas of the Kootenai River, Cabinet Mountains, Savage Lake, and the Bull Lake Valley. A closer view of these falls may be obtained from Highway 2, where an observation point and overpass access a swinging bridge spanning the river. Although Road 4445 continues beyond the general view area for the falls, it is advisable to terminate your scenic drive here and return to Troy.
Length: 10 miles (one way) -- Township 31N, Range 33W, Section 12.Beginning: Troy.End: Viewpoint opposite Kootenai Falls; Elevation 4,200 feet.
Area Map: Kootenai National Forest Visitors Map .USGS Map1: Troy .USGS Map2: Kootenai Falls
Directions: From Troy, follow the paved road to the old Kootenai River bridge. Cross and turn right, driving along the river for .5 mile. Turn onto Road 331 and follow 4 miles to Road 4445. Turn and follow 5 miles across the rugged face of Kootenai Mountain, directly above the Kootenai River.
Kootenai Mountain Scenic Drive
Kootenai National Forest, Libby, MT 59923
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