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Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness — Idaho / Montana, USA

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

1.3 million acres of unbroken forest and river canyon straddling the Idaho-Montana border — one of the deepest wildernesses in the Lower 48.

Where on earth

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Region
Idaho / Montana, USA
Country
United States
Biome
Interior temperate forest (1,000–3,000 m)
Best season
July – September
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Rafting
  • Desert Hiking
  • Canyoneering
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Interior temperate forest (1,000–3,000 m)
  • Best season: July – September
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

1.3 million acres of unbroken forest and river canyon straddling the Idaho-Montana border — one of the deepest wildernesses in the Lower 48.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: July – September

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Interior temperate forest (1,000–3,000 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
United States
Biome
Interior temperate forest (1,000–3,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Wildlife found around Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

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Last verified: 1970-01-01