For an easy walk, jog or ride, visit the Swan River Nature Trail in Bigfork. The gated 2-mile gravel road winds its way along the Swan River overlooking stunning scenery with numerous places to view kayakers braving the “Wild Mile.”
The trail continues for another mile past the Bigfork Dam to the Kearney Rapids Bridge at Swan River Road.
The ease of the walk makes it a perfect place for all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors without having to travel far from downtown.
The trail was first built in 1914 as the main route between Swan Valley and Bigfork. Over the years it evolved into an unmaintained country road, and in 1995 was transformed into the non-motorized nature trail.
The trail is also open to horseback riders, bikers and cross-country skiers.
How to get there: From U.S. Highway 35, turn west on Grand Drive – as if you were heading into downtown Bigfork. Continue on Grand Drive past Electric Avenue. The trailhead is at the top of the hill where Grand Avenue ends.