Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge

City / town · Montana

Troy

Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge

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Best timeMay–Sep
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Nearest airportFCA · 76 mi
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Overview

Troy is a town in Montana of the United States. With its scenic beauty, Troy is a great place for outdoor recreation. There are hiking trails, snowmobiling in the winter months, camping, nature trails, boating or rafting on the Kootenai river, bird watching, and plenty of fishing year round. In 2020, it had about 800 residents.

3 sights · 8 things to do · 4 places to eat · 4 bars & cafés · 9 places to stay

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Best things about Troy

Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge

The largest undammed falls in the state of Montana.

Ross Creek Cedar Grove

100-acre ancient grove of western red cedars with self-guided nature trail loop.

City Hall

Teddy Roosevelt's initials can be found on the side of the building.

Bull Lake

Callahan Creek Scenic Trail

Lake Creek

A beautiful stream, flowing from Bull Lake in the south to the Kootenai, with epic trout fishing. Year round.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Spokane)

Jan: 2.0 in rain2"Jan: high 38°F, low 26°F38°26°JanFeb: 1.3 in rain1.3"Feb: high 42°F, low 27°F42°27°FebMar: 1.8 in rain1.8"Mar: high 51°F, low 32°F51°32°MarApr: 1.5 in rain1.5"Apr: high 60°F, low 37°F60°37°AprMay: 1.7 in rain1.7"May: high 70°F, low 44°F70°44°MayJun: 1.5 in rain1.5"Jun: high 76°F, low 50°F76°50°JunJul: 0.7 in rain0.7"Jul: high 87°F, low 56°F87°56°JulAug: 0.5 in rain0.5"Aug: high 86°F, low 54°F86°54°AugSep: 0.7 in rain0.7"Sep: high 76°F, low 47°F76°47°SepOct: 1.5 in rain1.5"Oct: high 60°F, low 38°F60°38°OctNov: 2.0 in rain2"Nov: high 45°F, low 31°F45°31°NovDec: 2.2 in rain2.2"Dec: high 37°F, low 26°F37°26°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • FCA Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell — 76 mi away. Directions
  • GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 96 mi away (major hub). Directions

Troy is on U.S. Highway 2 (US-2), between Libby and Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 3-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning City Hall, Timber Beast Disc Golf Course, Callahan Creek Scenic Trail
  • Lunch R Place Restaurant
  • Afternoon Lincoln Theatre, Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July
  • Dinner Stein's Market
  • Evening Silver Spur

Day 2

  • Morning Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge, Lake Creek
  • Lunch Kootenai Kupboard
  • Afternoon Yaak Falls
  • Dinner Halfway House
  • Evening Home Bar

Day 3

  • Morning Ross Creek Cedar Grove, Bull Lake
  • Afternoon Troy Snowmobile Club
  • Evening Yaak River Tavern

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Understand

    Get in

    Troy is on U.S. Highway 2 (US-2), between Libby and Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

    It is near the north end of Montana Highway 56 (MT-56), traveling from MT-200.

    By plane

    The local airport is at 1437 N Highway 2.

    Get around

    No taxi or bus services are available.

    See

    See Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge

    The largest undammed falls in the state of Montana.

    east on US-2 to mile marker 21; it is a half-mile walk to the falls💲 Free
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    See Ross Creek Cedar Grove

    100-acre ancient grove of western red cedars with self-guided nature trail loop.

    4 miles off of Bull Lake Rd / MT-56
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    See City Hall

    Teddy Roosevelt's initials can be found on the side of the building.

    📍 301 E Kootenai⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Do

    Do Bull Lake

    south on MT-56⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Do Callahan Creek Scenic Trail

    ⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Do Lake Creek

    A beautiful stream, flowing from Bull Lake in the south to the Kootenai, with epic trout fishing. Year round.

    📍 8890 Lower Lake Creek Rdsouth on Lake Creek Rd⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Do Lincoln Theatre

    📍 312 Kootenai Ave☎ +1 406-295 9345⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Do Timber Beast Disc Golf Course

    An 18 hole course especially good for intermediate players, but fun for any level. Map at start and clearly marked holes. In June the town holds a tournament at the course.

    📍 141 St Regis Haul Rd💲 Free☎ +1 406-295-4322Checked Aug 2023
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    Do Yaak Falls

    ⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Events

    Do Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July

    📍 Roosevelt Park🕒 July 4⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Buy

    Shop Booze 'N Bait

    📍 315 E Missoula Ave #1⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Shop R.eal A.rt W.orks

    Featuring the works of nearly 20 local artists.

    📍 600 East Missoula Ave, Suite A🕒 Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM☎ +1 406-295-9799
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    Eat

    Eat Kootenai Kupboard

    American

    Deli sandwiches, meat & cheese, home style baked goods.

    📍 612 Missoula Ave🕒 Mon Tue Thu Fri 8:30AM-6PM, Wed Sat 8:30AM-5PM☎ +1 406-295-7777
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Eat R Place Restaurant

    MexicanSeafoodBurgers

    Sit-down or drive-thru window service; hot and cold sandwiches, seafood, Mexican, and hamburgers.

    📍 616 E. Missoula Aveon Highway 2 right across from the Troy Museum🕒 Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-9PM☎ +1 406 295-5028
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Eat Halfway House

    📍 14891 Bull Lake Rd⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Drink

    Sleep

    Stay Kootenai River Camp and Cabins (RV pull-through sites and cabins)

    📍 11251 US Hwy. 22 miles west☎ +1 406-295-4090
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    Stay Rustic Bunkhouse on the Kootenai River

    ⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Stay Kootenai River Outfitters

    ⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Stay Yaak River Resort

    📍 27744 Yaak River Rd⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Stay Double JBed & Breakfast

    📍 16995 US-2⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Stay The Nest a log cabin on Lake Creek

    ⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go
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