Welcome to Lincoln, Montana

Wildlife, dramatic scenery and year-round recreation await you in Lincoln. It's the gateway to the wilderness and a place where the wildlife come right into town. The Continental Divide bisects this region and gives you the best on both sides: the Sun River Canyon on the east slope and the beautiful Blackfoot Valley on the west.

In Lincoln, visitors may want to explore the Community Hall and Lincoln Lodge which are on the National Historic Register. The lodge is an 18-room hotel. Another area attraction is the Blackfoot Valley Historical Society Museum which displays the Lincoln Gulch gold mine artifacts and shares the valley heritage with visitors.

The Blackfoot is popular with whitewater rafters, and both rivers offer good fishing. This free flowing river provides significant habitat for sensitive fish species such as bull and cutthroat trout, as well as rainbow and brown trout. The Blackfoot Valley also provides habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals including grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, osprey, bald eagles, pileated woodpeckers, and neotropical migrant songbirds. East of Lincoln at the Blackfoot River headwaters, Rogers Pass is a migration route for eagles, and you may see great numbers if you come through in October or November. No less than 125 bald eagles and 800 golden eagles have been counted at one time.

Lincoln is a paradise for snowmobilers, with trails starting right in town. The heated clubhouse of the Ponderosa Snow Warriors is the hub of snowmobile races and events in an area which offers 250 miles of groomed trails and limitless play areas. Lincoln is also a stop on the Race to the Sky, the annual 350-mile sled dog race from Helena to Seeley Lake in February. Sled dog racing is becoming a popular local sport.

The landscape is ruggedly beautiful in the Sun River Canyon area northwest of Augusta. This is superb range for game animals and other wildlife. With luck, you may see one of Montana's largest herds of bighorn sheep. Trails from the upper Sun River area and from the Blackfoot Valley on the other side of the Continental Divide will take you into the 1,009,356-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. No motorized vehicles are allowed, and you should contact a local guide before tackling the Bob. The Scapegoat Wilderness is another rugged wilderness area adjacent to the Bob Marshall.