Dining:Cabin rentals include a continental breakfast basket. Lodge room breakfast baskets are available for $10.
We also have a BBQ grill for patron use.
There is great dining available in Darby and the close surrounding area.
Mustang Alli's - breakfast all day, home made pastries, open 6 AM - 2. Located on Main Street in Darby
Deb's Restaurant - another great cafe style dining, cute decor. Open until 2PM.
The Silverspoon - great cafe style dining , breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open until 9 PM Located on Main Street in Darby
Trapper's - great cafe style dining, breakfast, lunch, closes at 2PM. Located on Main Street in Darby
Little Blue Joint - pizza, mexican, open lunch and dinner. www.littlebluejoint.com Located on Main Street in Darby
Bradley O's - fantastic steak dinners - www.bradleyos.com Located on Hwy 93, about 8 miles north of Darby
Rocky Knob - delicious dinner menu, housed in an old brothel site! www.rockyknoblodge.com. Located on Hwy 93 13 miles south of Darby
Naughty Moose - exceptional dining experience. Located on Hwy 93 10 miles south of Darby
The Bitterroot River in Montana is a medium sized stream that begins with the confluence of the East Fork Bitterroot and the West Fork Bitterroot near Connor, MT. It flows through the scenic Bitterroot Valley on its way to the confluence with the Clark Fork near Missoula, MT.
The Bitterroot River flows through some wonderful scenery. The Sapphire mountains rise to the east while the Bitterroot mountains are found to the west. The Bitterroot Valley itself is lush by Montana standards, and is also located in a sort of banana belt. While it can get cold during the winter in the Bitterroot Valley, real cold days, like eastern and central Montana experiences, are the exception and not the rule.
Unlike many of the rivers located in Montana that flow through isolated and remote country, the Bitterroot Valley is fairly well-developed, and also compromises the fastest growing region of Montana. As a result, services and other amenities are easy to find.
The Bitterroot River has moderate fly fishing pressure in relation to other Montana rivers. During the early season, fly fishing pressure can be heavy, but tapers off as the summer wears on.
The river has moderate flows in its upper stretches with slower stretches below Florence. The banks of the Bitterroot River are a mix of woodland and grass, as the valley is a prime agricultural area in Montana.
Contact River Otter Fly Shop for expert guides and fishing float trips.
New! Lake Como Cross Country Ski Trails has just opened! Located just five miles from the lodge, this new, 30 mile trail system offers spectacular views. The trails are also dog friendly!! Here is a link to a recent article: Click here
Lost Trail Pass Ski area and Chief Joseph cross country ski trails are located a short 30 miles south of the lodge. Check out their sites.
We have two great hiking areas located right by the lodge. The first area starts behind our cabins, and follows the entire ridge to Lake Como (about 13 miles!). For those less ambitious, it is a tranquil trail that meanders through woods, no matter how far you go.
Tin Cup Creek Trail -is located about 1 mile from the lodge.Tin Cup Creek Trail (96) is in excellent condition. The early part of this trail is notable primarily for the pleasant forest, varied plant life and easy walking. Mountains and rock cliffs are not much in evidence because the valley is broad and heavily timbered. At the first stream crossing, about 2.5 miles from the trail head, the mountains become visible and from there the aspect of the trail changes.Look for wildflowers along this trail. Yellow Coralroot, a member of the orchid family, grows in deep shade in this area.
Great Links to other Bitterroot Biking, Hiking and Motorized Trails: Bitterroot National Forest
Other Links of Fun Things to Do:
Horseback Riding: Lost Horse Creek: 406-363-1460
Float Trips: www.riverotterflyfishing.com
Marcus Daily Historic Mansion: dalymansion.org
Darby Logger Days: www.darbyloggerdays.com
