Lolo is a community of about 4,400 people in northwestern Montana, about 10 mi from Missoula. It is at the eastern end of the Lolo Trail, a route through a challenging section of the Rockies used by the Nez Perce people and by Lewis and Clark, who camped here in 1805 and again in 1806. Today this route leads travellers to hot springs and untamed wilderness.
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A 51-acre (21-ha) park. Significant archeological findings made in 2002, including latrine sites with traces of mercury and fire hearths, make this the only site on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail that has yielded physical proof of the explorers' presence. This spot is largely unchanged from the days of Lewis and Clark. From this location, Lewis and Clark split up to explore Montana during their return trip, not reuniting until they reached Sanish, North Dakota.
Good Nordic Ski trails groomed Saturday/Sunday early mornings by the Clearwater National Forest contractor, which offer excellent classic and skating tracks. There's also a warming hut and a staffed lodge at the pass.
Offers two pools fed by geothermal springs: an outdoor swimming pool and a hotter (110-116 °F) indoor soaking pool. The springs are clothing-optional after 9PM on Wednesday and Sunday nights.
The springs themselves are less than a mile hike in, and are large enough to accommodate a couple of dozen people. These springs are also clothing optional. If the springs are packed, as they often are, try hiking a quarter-mile further down the trail to two smaller hot springs.
A smaller hot spring about a mile in on a narrow and hilly trail, which can be treacherously icy in the winter and spring. Although the drive is longer and the hike harder, visitors to Weir are compensated by smaller crowds than at Jerry Johnson. In addition, the Forest Service allows camping at Weir, unlike at Jerry Johnson.
No reservations taken, open pit wood-fired grill in the dining room, deck
Hand-crafted small batch spirits, buy a bottle or have a sip, fire pit and outdoor patio
Jack Restaurant & Saloon
Great saloon in Lolo National Forest.
On Lolo Creek. May 1st to Sep 30th.
By car
U.S. Route 93 (US-93) travels through the town, north from Hamilton and south from Missoula.
It is highly recommended to have a car, though you could walk or bike through town.
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