Lolo Trail
in Montana and Idaho
The 140-mile Lolo Trail winds through thick mountain timberland following ridgetops along an ancient Nez Perce route. The trail was treacherous, difficult to follow, and strewn with fallen timber. Sick with dysentery, hungry, wet and near freezing, the Expedition covered about 18 miles a day. One morning they awoke covered with snow from an early storm.

On the return in June 1806, Sgt. Gass anticipated recrossing "the most terrible mountains I ever beheld." Despite areas of seven foot deep snow, they safely reached Traveler's Rest again.

Row 1--#1 & 2-Lolo Peak, #3-Row 3--#2-information about the Lolo Trail at various locations along US Hwy 12, #3 & 4-The Lolo Trail, #4-Row 4--#3-information at Lolo Pass Visitor Center on US Hwy 12, #5 & 6-mountain meadow at Center.