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SNOWMOBILING IN KOOTENAI COUNTRY

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Location & Getting Here:
The northwest corner of the state is where you'll find Kootenai Country. Nearest airports are Kalispell (65 miles southeast of Eureka, 90 miles southeast of Libby) and Spokane (160 miles west of Libby). Libby and Eureka also have smaller airports.
The mountains of Kootenai Country provide breathtaking views and hours of recreation. After a day of snowmobiling in the Purcell mountains (via US Hwy 2), drive to Troy or the nearby Scandinavian town of Libby and enjoy the atmosphere and congeniality that the area and its residents offer. On the northeast side of Kootenai Country (via US Hwy 93), Eureka, Trego and Fortine offer historical views of small town life in Montana.
 
  TRAILS:
 Several groomed trails are available throughout Kootenai Country. Of special note is the rugged Keeler-Rattle trail system, giving views of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness and the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness; the 60 miles of loop trails in the Purcell Mountains; and the Pete Creek Trail traveling into mountain bowls and alpine lakes. The Grave Creek/Ten Lakes Trail begins at the Birch Creek Recreation Site parking facility and leads into the northeast corner of Kootenai Country.
 
  MILES GROOMED:
  162 Miles
 
  ELEVATION:
  Libby, 2,066'; trails to 5,800'. Fortine, 2,965'; trails to 5,800'
 
  SERVICES:
Food and lodging facilities are available in Libby, Troy, Yaak, Eureka, Fortine, and Trego. Snowmobile services and sales are available in Eureka and Libby.
 
  CONTACTS:
 · Libby Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest, 12557 MT 37, Libby, MT 59923, (406) 293-7773
 · Three Rivers Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest, 1437 N. US 2, Troy, MT 59935, (406) 295-4693
 · Fortine Ranger District, 12797 US Highway 93 South, Fortine, MT 59918, (406) 882-4451
 · Rexford Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest, 949 US 93 North, Eureka, MT 59917, 406-296-2536
 · Libby Chamber of Commerce, Box 704, Libby MT 59923, (406) 293-4167, Web: libby.org
 · Lincoln County Sno-Kats, Box 1180, Libby, MT 59923, (406) 293-8585
 · Ten Lakes Snowmobile Club, Box 404, Eureka, MT 59917, (406) 889-5074
 · Troy Snowmobile Club, PO Box 1002, Troy, MT 59935, (406) 295-4322 Web: troysnowmobileclub.org