Jefferson River Canoe Trail
The Jefferson River Canoe Trail retraces by water an essential segment of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail along the entire length of the Jefferson River in southwest Montana.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition towed dugout canoes up the Jefferson River in 1805 in search of a navigable water route to the Pacific. Most present-day travelers prefer to follow the trail in reverse, floating down the Jefferson River in search of fun and fishing. The entire length of the river is Class I water, suitable for beginning paddlers, except during runoff season in spring.
The Canoe Trail includes a network of multipurpose campsites on public lands on the Jefferson River. The public may float into these sites for primitive camping along the river. At each camp there are opportunities for such activities as bird watching, mushrooming, hiking, and fishing.
15 Koa Road, Three Forks, MT 59752, USA
Distance: 2.93 mi (straight line)
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Headwaters Heritage Museum, South Main Street, Three Forks, MT, USA
Distance: 4.18 mi (straight line)
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Sacajawea Hotel, North Main Street, Three Forks, MT, USA
Distance: 4.29 mi (straight line)
Missouri Headwaters State Park, Trident Road, Three Forks, MT, USA
Distance: 7.36 mi (straight line)
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Bleu Horses, U.S. 287, Three Forks, MT, USA
Distance: 8.05 mi (straight line)
1455 MT-2, Whitehall, MT 59759, USA
Distance: 11.04 mi (straight line)
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Two Bit Saloon, West Legion Avenue, Whitehall, MT, USA
Distance: 22.68 mi (straight line)
106 Village Center Lane, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA
Distance: 25.06 mi (straight line)
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Café Zydeco, West College Street, Bozeman, MT, USA
Distance: 29.90 mi (straight line)
Gallatin History Museum, West Main Street, Bozeman, MT, USA
Distance: 31.05 mi (straight line)
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American Computer & Robotics Museum, Stadium Drive, Bozeman, MT, USA
Distance: 31.11 mi (straight line)
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Wampum Wear Native American Jewelry, South Grand Avenue, Bozeman, MT, USA
Distance: 31.17 mi (straight line)
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Bozeman Spirits Distillery, West Main Street, Bozeman, MT, USA
Distance: 31.18 mi (straight line)
Crimson Bluffs Trail Head, BLM, Townsend, MT, USA
Distance: 31.24 mi (straight line)
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American Indian Hall, Bozeman, MT, USA
Distance: 31.24 mi (straight line)
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