The Bass Creek Trail of the Bitterroot Valley is a scenic hike that gains elevation gradually on the way to Bass Lake. The trail parallels the constant sequence of whitewater cascades, moss-covered boulders, tiny waterfalls, and speeding pools of the sparsely wooded Bass Canyon. In terms of scenic value, this hike has plenty to offer and observe.
The trail elevates high above the creek and hillside. The well-defined path stretches into deep forest and reunites with the creek again at 1.5 miles. Here stands an abandoned log dam and reservoir with a large pond behind it. From there, the valley widens beyond the dam into scenic views of the towering mountains.
