The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex is a federally designated Wilderness area managed by the US Forest Service located in Northwestern Montana. It is on the ancestral lands of the Blackfeet and Blackfoot Confederacy Peoples and the Salish, Pend d'Oreille, and Kootenai Peoples.

The Complex is the third largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. Often referred to as "The Bob", this wilderness area was named for Bob Marshall, a wilderness advocate who promoted the development of effective and meaningful wilderness management.

Wilderness Designations

• Bob Marshall Willderness -First designated in 1940, but in 1964 recognized as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System with the passage of the Wilderness Act. Covers 1,063,503 acres located on the Flathead (Spotted Bear Ranger District) and Helena-Lewis and Clark (Rocky Mountain Ranger District) National Forests.

• Scapegoat Wilderness -Designated in 1972 and covers 239,936 acres located on the Helena-Lewis and Clark (Rocky Mountain) and Lolo National Forests (Lincoln and Seeley Lake Ranger Districts).

• Great Bear Wilderness -Designated in 1978 and covers 286,700 acres located on the Flathead National Forest (Spotted Bear and Hungry Horse Ranger Districts).

Trail Condition Report

Click HERE for current trail condition reports from the United States Forest Service. These are updated at least bi-weekly June to October.

Know Before You Go

• Some, not all trailheads have toilets.
• Bring water, layers and food.
• You are in bear country! Always bring bear spray and be aware of your surroundings.
• It is responsibility of those recreating to be aware of all regulations and laws for the area they wish to visit. *Recommend contacting the Ranger District(s) of where you plan to go to anwser any questions.

ADVENTURE SMART

If getting out into the great outdoors is a new endeavor we welcome you and ask you to learn about Leave No Trace Principles and Recreate Responsibly before heading out. Also, we recommend checking out Adventure Smart for tips on how to explore safely. If you're a seasoned adventurer it never hurts to brush up on proper practices too.