Skalkaho Highway

MT-38

A rugged mountain pass road connecting the Bitterroot Valley to the Philipsburg area, passing Skalkaho Falls.

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Route Overview

54 mi3,500–7,260 ft elevchallengingJune – OctoberHamilton → Anaconda

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Points of Interest

46 points of interest along the Skalkaho Highway corridor.

♨️ Hot Springs (1)

Sleeping Child Hot Springs

★★★★ 4.0 (25 reviews)

0.1 mi from route

⛺ Campgrounds (3)

Blodgett Campground

★★★★ 4.4 (57 reviews)

6.1 mi from route

Angler's Roost RV and Campground

★★★★ 4.0 (248 reviews)

0.7 mi from route

Bitterroot Valley Rv And Campground

★★★ 3.2 (45 reviews)

5.1 mi from route

🥾 Hiking Trails (2)

Coyote Coulee Trailhead

★★★★½ 4.8 (21 reviews)

6.9 mi from route

Goat Mountain Trailhead

★★★★ 4.4 (5 reviews)

3.4 mi from route

🏔️ Recreation (40)

Skalkaho Falls

0.2 mi from route

Mud Lake

1.2 mi from route

Fuse Lake

2.4 mi from route

Stony Lake

2.5 mi from route

Ravalli County Museum

2.6 mi from route

Kneaves Lake

2.7 mi from route

Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce

2.8 mi from route

Fool Hen Lake

2.9 mi from route

Burnt Fork Lake

3.3 mi from route

Bitterroot National Forest

3.9 mi from route

Gleason Lake

4.6 mi from route

Don Mackey Memorial

6.1 mi from route

Tag Alder Lake

8.1 mi from route

Canyon Falls

8.3 mi from route

Canyon Lake

8.8 mi from route

Medicine Lake

9.5 mi from route

Stephens Reservoir

9.5 mi from route

Hauf Lake

10 mi from route

Lake Como

10.6 mi from route

Shannon Lake

11.1 mi from route

Historic Forest Service Museum

11.8 mi from route

Ingormar Lake

11.9 mi from route

Little Fish Lake

11.9 mi from route

Sears Lake

12.1 mi from route

Milo Lake

12.1 mi from route

Darby Pioneer Memorial Museum

12.3 mi from route

Marcus Daly Mansion

12.5 mi from route

Garrard Lake

12.5 mi from route

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

12.8 mi from route

Knaack Lake

13 mi from route

Aichele Lake

13.1 mi from route

Tenmile Lake

13.6 mi from route

Whetstone Lake

14 mi from route

Koch Lake

14.1 mi from route

White Lake

14.4 mi from route

Victor Heritage Museum

14.6 mi from route

Heinrich Lake

14.6 mi from route

Lockwood Lake

14.7 mi from route

Twelvemile Lake

14.7 mi from route

Green Canyon Lake

14.8 mi from route

Connecting Routes

Routes that connect to the Skalkaho Highway for extended road trip planning.

Bitterroot Valley

Pintler Scenic Route

Nearby Towns

Towns along or near the Skalkaho Highway route.

Hamilton Anaconda

Events along the route

Upcoming and typical events in towns along the Skalkaho Highway.

Garden Gala
August · Hamilton
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Skalkaho Highway scenic drive?

The Skalkaho Highway covers about 54 miles along MT-38, with an elevation range of 3,500–7,260 feet.

What towns are along the Skalkaho Highway?

The route runs from Hamilton to Anaconda.

When is the best season to drive the Skalkaho Highway?

Recommended season: June – October. High-elevation Montana corridors can close in winter; check current road conditions before you go.

How difficult is the Skalkaho Highway drive?

This corridor is rated challenging. Use the interactive Backroads Travel Planner to preview the route and nearby points of interest before you leave.

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