(Apr 2021) In the Trail Guide, the nationalforestsmapstore.com no longer exists. You can now purchase national forest maps here: advcy.link/NFmaps

(Feb 2023) NOTE: To update an older map, you must download ALL newer map updates and corrections (addenda) for maps subsequent to this map. The current map year is shown in the lower right corner of the map cover.

(Jul 2022) In Polebridge, the post office is closed permanently. 

(Jun 2022) In Whitefish, the Chalet Motel is located at 6430 US 93, 406-862-5581.

(Jun 2022) In Whitefish, the Downtowner Inn is closed.

(Jun 2022) North of Fortine, The Bicycle Station rest stop is located at 2525 Grave Creek Rd. It has a bike stand, tools, air, a wash stand, wifi, and drinking water.

(Nov 2021) Outside of Columbia Falls, Montana Bike Hostel has hostel beds and camping available at 3384 Trumble Creek Rd., (520) 797-5501. They are open until early Sept.

(Jun 2021) The H.A. Brewing Co. bar with food at 2525 Grave Creek Rd. is closed.

(Jul 2018) In Fortine, Jerry's Bar, Restaurant and RV Park is located at 205 1st St.

(Nov 2018) Between Eureka and Fortine, Theodora's Garden and Hideaway should be Lodging not Cyclists Only Camping. Also, the mailbox says 346 Wildflower Ln. though online mapping sites still locate it at 2399 Grave Creek Rd.

(Nov 2018) In Whitefish, Whitefish KOA (pvt.) is located off route 4.4 mi. S. at 5121 US 93 S., 406-862-4242, reservations 800-562-8734.

(Mar 2019) In Whitefish, Boedie Cycles is now closed Sun.-Mon. (not Thurs.)

(Mar 2019) In Whitefish, the toll-free number for the Downtowner Inn is 888-325-2535.

(Mar 2019) In Whitefish, The Pine Lodge is open mid-Dec. - mid-Oct., and a local number is 406-862-7600.

(Mar 2019) For the 3 campgrounds and the Montana Bike Hostel just south of Whitefish, the directions should say "from junction of Edgewood Dr. and Halfmoon Rd." (not Edgewood Pl.)

(Jul 2021) Montana Bike Hostel has a new phone number (520) 797-5501. They are open late June - early Sept. Call to see if available outside this time.

(Nov 2018) In Columbia Falls, River Rock Hostel appears to be closed.

(Sep 2018) To read about the IMBA Rules of the Trail, see advcy.link/IMBArules.

(Dec 2022) Veterans Camp Ponderosa is located off route 1.4 mi. E. on Fatty Creek Rd., then 0.25 mi. N. on SR 83, then 100 yards E. on Goat Creek Rd. to entrance, (406) 754-2552.

(Nov 2022) In Seeley Lake, Heritage Outdoors is located at 3195 SR 83, 406-304-8271.

(Feb 2022) Near the Lake/Missoula Co. line, the "Swan Cabin" Cyclist's Only Lodging is located close to the junction of Peck Lk. Rd/FR 888 and signed Arctos Rd. Call Dean in advance at 406-721-7257 for reservations and directions. Available for rent Apr. 7-June 30 and Sept. 1-Sept. 30; other dates by arrangement only. $65/night, sleeps 4, no bedding provided. If bike sign is posted, owner can provide water, first aid, and some food items to cyclists.

(Jun 2021) In Bigfork, Over the Mountain Bikes is located at 160 SR 209, (406) 407-3896.

(May 2022) Logging activity is occurring along a 23-mile stretch in the Swan River State Forest. It began in 2019 and is scheduled to last through 2022. There will be heavy logging traffic and they expect 20-30 trucks coming through daily.

We highly recommend the following detour. Southbound it begins at [F] and rejoins the route at [K]. Though the existing route will be open, State Forest personnel want to minimize any potential conflicts between cyclists and truck traffic. The detour takes cyclists along unpaved roads on the east side of SR 83. It includes a total of 4.8 mi. of riding on SR 83. You can view the detour here: ridewithgps.com/routes/29920687

If you have purchased the digital data, the above detour is called "GD01SAlt_D19_2022" for southbound travel and "GD01NAlt_D19_2022" for northbound travel. It is named by the southbound file in the Bicycle Route Navigator app.

(Jun 2018) From Swan Lake, the Swan Lake Campground is 0.6 mi. N. on SR 83.

(Jul 2021) In Swan Lake, the Swan Lake Trading Post and Campground is open from mid-May to Labor Day, and also has cabins. It is closed for the 2021 season due to renovations.

(Nov 2018) Approximately 0.9 mi. south of FR 10296 at Peck Lake, there is informal camping.

(Jul 2021) The restaurant at Holland Lake is closed for the 2021 season due to a staffing shortage. 

(Sep 2018) It is highly recommended that you make reservations for the Holland Lake Lodge, for both the lodge AND the restaurant.

(Jan 2021) FR 9814 between turns S and T is unmaintained and is a combination of doubletrack and singletrack.

(Aug 2022) In Condon, the restaurant is closed.

(Jul 2022) Near Helena, 5.7 miles northwest of Silver City, in Canyon Creek the Canyon Creek Country Store and Campground now has a Post Office.

(Jan 2022) MISSOULA SPUR: The route distance label between the junction of the main route in Seeley Lake and turn E is missing. This distance is 8.7 mi.

(Jan 2021) On the elevation profile for map C, Kleinschmidt Flat Rd. is misplaced. It should be at 36.0 miles, not 90.7 miles.

(Jan 2021) Barbara Nye's Cyclist Only Camping should be an out of town listing - not in town under Lincoln.

(Jan 2021) Near Stemple Pass, High Divide Outfitters offers a very well-provisioned outdoor store with basic bike repair items, ultralight gear, food resupply, camping, showers, and laundry. They are also planning to build a hostel in the future. Directions from the route are "from the junction of S. Fork Poorman Cr. Rd. and Stemple Pass Rd., off route 3.7 mi. NE on Stemple Pass Rd." Call or text David at 619-206-9553.

(Sep 2019) In Helena, Mountain Bike City Bunkhouse's address is 2380 Wilder Ave.

(Sep 2019) In Helena, Capital Sports is no longer a bike shop and doesn't carry any bicycle gear. 

MISSOULA SPUR

(Apr 2021) In Seeley Lake, the Wilderness Gateway Inn and the Seeley Lake Motor Lodge are closed. 

(Jun 2021) In Seeley Lake, indoor lodging can be found at Tamaracks Resort, located from town, off route 2.5 mi. N. at 3481 SR 83, 406-677-2433; or at Double Arrow Lodge, located from town, off route 2.4 mi. S. on SR 83, then 0.5 mi. NE on Lodge way, 406-677-2777.

(Jul 2019) Placid Lake State Park Campground has hiker/biker spaces. "Full Campground" sign does not indicate the status of these sites, check with campground host.

(Jan 2021) In Missoula, we have received bad reviews about Bel Aire Motel.

(June 2021) In Missoula, it is highly recommended that you call ahead and make reservations if staying at the Missoula KOA.