SEELEY LAKE TO ST. REGIS – 133 miles

Due west out of Seeley Lake, enter the Mission Mountains in Lolo National Forest. The route soon enters the Flathead Indian Reservation and follows a public thoroughfare, known as Jocko Canyon Road, to the small town of Arlee. While on the reservation, stay on the route and do not venture off to camp or for any other Reason. If you do want to camp on the Flathead Reservation, non-members need a CSKT Conservation Permit and a specific Flathead Reservation Camping Stamp, which are purchased together and allow access for activities like camping and hiking on tribal lands. Permits are available online through the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) licensing portal (https://ols.fwp.mt.gov) or in person from various local vendors in towns like Polson, Ronan, and St. Ignatius.

Beyond Arlee, the route stays in the reservation before re-entering Lolo NF and heading up the Ninemile Creek Valley. Enjoy the ride on West Side Ninemile Road and the ascent onto Ninemile Divide before your final descent to St. Regis.