St. Regis-Paradise Scenic Byway

State: Montana
National Forest: Lolo National Forest, St. Joe National Forest
Length: 30.0 mi / 48.3 km
Time to Allow: Allow at least 1 hour to tour this byway.

Originally a meandering trail which followed the Clark Fork River between St. Regis and Paradise, the St. Regis - Paradise National Forest Scenic Byway lies within the Lolo National Forest. This scenic route, with the motto: The River, The People, The Land, takes motorists through varying terrain, from spacious, rolling flats to steep canyon walls where it winds through the Coeur d'Alene Mountains.

The byway has long been considered an alternate route for travelers on Interstate 90, whose destination is Flathead Lake or Glacier National Park. It also serves as a route to the National Bison Range. However, with the spectacular scenery, plentiful wildlife, and many recreational opportunities the byway is a destination unto itself.

Stories

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  St. Regis-Paradise Scenic Byway - Overview Story

  Dec 14, 2006

  While known as the "shortcut to Glacier National Park", St. Regis-Paradise Scenic Byway provides enough attractions along its 22 miles to be its own destination. Beginning in the cozy tourist town of St. Regis and traveling through a diverse array of landscapes for its relatively short distance, the route provides a glimpse of wild Montana country while remaining in close proximity to civilization.