Darby Montana is nestled in the South portion of the Bitterroot Valley. Here in Darby we know our neighbors and enjoy every aspect of the great outdoors as we can! Just a little under a 40 minute drive to Lost Trail Powder Mountain, our local downhill mountain, and just a little over an hour to the ‘big’ city of Missoula. Step into nature for outdoor fun & enjoyment. Snowmobiling, sledding, hiking, horsebacking riding, four wheeling, hunting, or reading a book in the quite places. A true outdoor lovers paradise. This western town hosts summer Rodeo events, The Riggin Rally, PRCA Rodeo & Twisted Nut Bull riding to name a few summer events.
Lake Como is one of the most used recreation stops! This recreation area allows for boating, a hiking/running trail, with limited handicap trail accessibility and a beach area. This area is also home to a number of trail heads leading you into National Forest and eventually the wilderness. Here in Darby we are very proud of public lands and want to continue to keep them pristine. Practice Leave No Trace if you are heading out into the backcountry.
Painted Rocks Lake, south of town up the West Fork of the Bitterroot River also has a number of great camping spots and access to many great trail heads. If you are looking for a challenge you will find Trapper Peak is a must hike, taking you all the way up to 10,153ft. Just head up the West Fork and turn right at Lavene Creek. The West Fork area also offers a number of roads for four wheeling and dirt biking to fuel a faster outdoor adventure. The West Fork river also has plenty of access points to put your raft on and float the river.
The West Fork & East Fork of the Bitterroot River offers prime fishing for Cutthroat & Rainbow Trout. Darby is the gateway to the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness, Frank Church Wilderness of No Return and Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness areas. Many back country roads will lead you to high mountain streams and lakes provide great fishing access as well as backpacking opportunities.
Darby many services, take a downtown walk to to 2 western saloons and the local brewery. As you drive down main street you’ll find a Full service Grocery store, Bank, Credit union, Gym, Yoga, Public Library, the Old West Gallery, Marcus Daly Clinic and St Francis Pet Hospital. you. Darby Public school has a K-12 program with lots of great extracurricular activities for the kiddos.
