Your home for Montana adventure.

Explore by day, and return for relaxation.

Walks, Hikes, Bicycling

• For a short stroll on Quinn’s grounds, you can cross the highway and walk down the road to the river. There, you will find a beautiful little beach when the water is low.

• For a lovely nearby hike, Cascade Falls Trail is a 1 ¼ mile hike on a trail which ascends about 400 feet. You follow the old Iron Mountain Trail that was used many years ago for hauling ore out of the mines. To begin this hike, drive 3 miles south of Quinn’s to Cascade Campground. From May 23rd to September 30th, the campground is open to vehicles. Otherwise, you can park at the gate and walk in. The trail leaves the parking lot and leads to a wooden sign that displays the history of the trails. You can also make this a 10 mile hike if you have more time in your day.

• 1.5 miles south of Quinns’ is Siegel Creek Rd. This road is suitable for trucks and/or 4-wheel drive and goes for many miles to the Nine Mile area near Missoula. There is a large parking area at the bottom. It is also used for snowmobiling in the winter months.

• The Hiawatha Trail is said to the one of the most diverse and spectacular rail trails in the nation. Approximately 50 miles to the west of Quinn’s, this 15-mile bicycle trail runs from just outside Wallace, Idaho to the Idaho-Montana border, crossing rugged and pristine terrain, providing sensational views of the Bitterroot Mountains of Northern Idaho and Western Montana. Built on the rail bed commonly known as the Milwaukee Road, the trail includes 10 tunnels, and traverses 7 steel trestles. As an old rail bed, the trail never exceeds its original 2% grade. Also, a shuttle bus service allows trail users to ride the route of the Hiawatha entirely downhill. This trail will eventually enter Montana and continue to St. Regis at I-90 west of Lookout Pass (take Taft exit, #5). For more information, call them at 208-744-1301. One of the tunnels is almost two miles long, and unlit! Flashlights are recommended. Now that’s a great way to spend a day with the family and finish with a relaxing evening soaking in our mineral waters!

• For the more adventurous mountain biker, there is the Clark Fork River Trail, #223 (Also referred to as the St. Regis Trail). According to the Adventure Cycling Association, this all-single-track ride is one of the premier trails in Glacier Country. From Quinn’s, drive 7 miles south; do not cross the bridge over the Clark Fork. Just before the bridge turn right into Ferry Landing where there is a parking lot and a bike launch. Watch for the #223 trail sign. At the west side of the bridge is a parking area with picnic tables and a bathroom; the trail starts directly under the bridge and continues for nearly 11 miles. No motorized vehicles are allowed. On the west side of the river, a trail takes off on the old railroad bed.

Water Activities

• The Clark Fork River

  • At Quinn’s, you can access the beach on the rive side of the resort. Here, you can easily begin or end a day of paddle boarding, kayaking, or tubing! With your Montana fishing license, you can fish from this beach as well.

  • Boat Ramps: the ramp nearest Quinn’s is 2.8 miles south on Hwy 135, across from Cascade Campground. 

  • There is another ramp at Ferry Landing 7 miles south of the resort. This ramp is open year-round but is not plowed in the winter. There are four picnic sites located there.

  • 5 miles away in Paradise, along the Flathead River, there is a boat launch with a vault toilet.

  • 10 miles away in Plains, near the Fairgrounds, is a boat ramp and nice beach for swimming. 

  • Joe Cantrell ((406)649-3474) provides a shuttle service for boaters.

•  River Outfitters

  • Western Timberline Outfitters (406-826-3874) located in Plains, offers a complete guide service for scenic river floating, private instruction for fly fishing and more.

  • Joe Cantrell Outfitting (406-649-3474) located in St. Regis offers boat fly fishing, and wade fishing on the Clark Fork River.

  • Rugg’s Outfitting LLC (406-822-2061 or 406-822-4915) located halfway between St. Regis and Superior, offers white water rafting, leisure floats, and fly fishing with Ray Rugg as well as horseback rides.

  • Adventure Missoula (406-813-0595) located in Cyr. Jared Forsythe is a licensed outfitter offering fishing, and rafting on the Clark Fork and Flathead Rivers.

Horseback Riding

At least two outfitters provide horseback riding to the public. These outfitters provide half-day, full-day, overnight and extended rides, including weeklong pack trips. The riding season is generally summer months, sometimes beginning in April or May. It is best to make plans as far as possible in advance.

• Rugg’s Outfitting LLC (located halfway between St. Regis and Superior): Contact Kipp Rugg: (H) 406-822-4915 (C) 406-822-2061

• Hunting Adventures with Cody Carr: 406-360-8106 (cell) or 406-826-7770 (lodge)

Skiing

Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing

• Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area (208-744-1301) located 50 miles west on I-90 offers beginner to expert runs, freestyle terrain, and cross country skiing on 200 skiable acres and 18 runs. This is a great family-friendly ski resort. Open from the first snowfall in November until early April.

• Blacktail Mountain (406-844-0999, www.BlacktailMountain.com) is located 80 miles northeast to Lakeside, then west about 13 miles. There are 3 ski lifts and a full-service lodge.

• Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort (406-862-2900, www.SkiWhitefish.com) is open for skiing the 1st week of December through the 1st week of April (weather depending). It’s located 100 miles northeast of Quinn’s and offers 3,000 skiable acres with 2500 vertical feet of skiing while providing 25% beginner, 50% intermediate, and 25% expert runs. Big Mountain also has a terrain park with jumps, berms and obstacles, and over 9 miles of groomed Nordic/Cross Country Trails.  There is a free S.N.O.W. bus that runs daily from downtown Whitefish to the resort.

• Blacktail Mountain X-Country Trails are not part of Blacktail Mountain ski resort but rather trails taken care of by a group of volunteers through local fundraising efforts.  Trails are groomed for classic and skate skiing seven days a week from Dec. 1 - March 31 (weather permitting). Find more information here: www.northshorenordic.org

• 1.5 miles south of Quinn’s is Siegel Creek Rd. This road is suitable for trucks and/or 4-wheel drive and goes for many miles to the nine Miles area near Missoula. This area can be used for snowmobiling, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.  There is a large pullout area at the bottom that can be used for parking/unloading.

Historical Attractions and Museums

• Old Stone Historic Jail is located 11 miles west in the town of Plains. As you drive down the hill into Plains, fork right onto McGowan Street, proceed about three blocks, and you will see the stone jail on your right. Constructed in 1904, the jail was used for short-term confinement of prisoners. The creaky four foot by six-foot barred cell inside the building could still contain the toughest of criminals!

• Sanders County Jail/Museum is located 35 miles west in Thompson Falls. Construction of the jail was completed in 1907 and was in use until 1981. The museum opens on Mother’s Day and closes on September 1st.

• Thompson Falls Dam and High Bridge is about a 45 minute drive from Quinn’s and was built in 1911and renovated in 2010. It is 80 feet high and 588 feet long and offers a trail to explore Island Park.

• National Bison Range (406-644-2211) is located 31 miles east in Moiese. The Range covers almost 20,000 acres and is home to buffalo, elk, deer, antelope, and bighorn sheep During the summer, visitors can take a 19-mile self-guided tour over Red Sleep Mountain where the animals can be viewed in their natural habitat. Visitors may also take a shorter 3-mile tour.  Please note that vehicles over 30 feet long and those towing trailers, along with motorcycles, ATVs, and bicycles are not permitted past the visitor center.

• Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana (406-644-3435) is located 6 miles south of Ronan, 46 miles northeast of Quinn’s. The collection includes some of the finest traditional tribal artifacts and a large beadwork collection. Also to be viewed is the Hall of Photographs and Gallery of the Old West. The main attraction is a life size diorama of wild animals and birds and an Indian camp scene that includes a creek.

• St. Ignatius Mission (406-745-2768) is located 38 miles east in St. Ignatius. The one million bricks used in its construction were made of local clay. Fifty-eight frescoes and murals in the mission highlight this national historic site in the Mission Valley. The museum houses a collection of Native American artifacts as well as religious items.

• Garden of the Rockies Museum is located 52 miles northeast in Ronan at 400 Round Butte Road West. Heading north on Hwy 93, turn west at the stop light and then go 4 blocks. Visit the first church in Ronan built in the early 1900s and Sloan’s Flat Stage Stop, a dove-tailed lodge house built in 1886. There are three antique stores along with a barber shop, doctor’s office, and school room that are commemorated.

• The People’s Center (406-675-0160) is located 57 miles northeast in Pablo and was created as a place to learn about the Salish, Kootenai and Pend D’Oreille Indian Tribes. It is more than a museum; it is a vital, living encounter with Native American culture, as centuries-old wisdom for living harmoniously with the earth is practiced and taught. Here the story of these tribes is told through a museum, an exhibit gallery, “Native Ed-Venture” tours, educational programs and a quality gift shop featuring the works of, and supplies for, local Indian artisans. It’s open daily Monday - Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 9am- 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm.

• Miracle of America Museum (406-883-6804) is located two miles south of Polson. This year-round museum is called the “Smithsonian of the West” by many visitors. It offers a diverse exhibitions of nature, transportation, art, functional objects from the past, veteran memorabilia from several wars, and memorials of interest.

• Polson-Flathead Historical Museum (406-883-3049) is located 74 miles from Quinn’s, in Polson. Visitors enjoy an impressive collection of early day photographs from the steamboat and steam railroad days as well as a pictorial history of the construction of Kerr Dam. Old time vehicles and Lamberts’ Landing, a trading post complete with old merchandise, is also housed here.

RV and Camping

• Riverside camping is available at Muchwater Campground, 4.9 miles south of Quinn’s. There is a loop road that runs through the woods above the river with primitive campsites as well as a few vault toilets.  This campground is open year-round but is not plowed in the winter.

• Cascade Campground (406-826-3821) is located 3 miles south of Quinn’s and open May 25th to October 21st. The camping fee is $10/day with group sites at $14/day. In total, there are 9 campsites and 1 group site. This campground has cold drinking water (hand pump) and is wheelchair accessible. No RVs are permitted, but they do accept trailers. The hiking trail is 1.4 miles to the falls and up to a 7-mile hike to the ridge top. The elevation at the trailhead is 2560 feet and the Elevation at the ridge top is 6160 feet.

• Siegel Creek Road is located 1.5 miles South of Quinn’s. There is a large parking area not far in from the highway that would do in a pinch.

• Thompson falls State Park, in Thompson Falls, offers a mature, mixed pine forest for guests to enjoy. Attractions include camping, fishing, nature walks, swimming, boating, wildlife viewing, and bird watching. Thompson Falls State Park is 36 acres at an elevation of 2,362 feet. There are 17 campsites with a maximum trailer length of 30 feet.

• Birdland Bay RV Resort (406-827-4757) is in Thompson Falls and equipped with 26 sites and full hook-ups.

• KOA Campground is located 20 miles south in St. Regis.

• The Nugget RV Park (888-800-0125) is located 20 miles south in St. Regis.

Golf

• Plains Golf Course (406-826-5626) is located 2 miles west of Plains. The magnificent view of the mountains makes this nine-hole course a popular spot.

• River’s Bend Golf Course (406-827-3438) is located in Thompson Falls, 35 miles from Quinn’s. This nine-hole course is nestled in the Cabinet Mountain Range, offering a beautiful view. The Clark Fork River flows alongside this pine tree lined course. A snack bar and lounge are available.

• Trestle Creek Golf Course (406-649-2680) is located 20 miles south, in St. Regis. This 9-hole course is open to the public and is a beautifully maintained, family-friendly club, in a stunning setting. Tee times are almost always available on short notice.

• Mission Mountain Country Club (406-676-4653) is located in Ronan, 52 miles northeast of Quinn’s. This 18-hole course country club offers a beautiful view of the Mission Mountains in a rural setting. A wandering stream, strategically placed sand traps, trees and water offer a challenge to visiting golfers. A pro shop, restaurant and lounge are available.

• Silver Fox Golf Course (406-675-7888) is located in Pablo, 57 miles northeast of Quinn’s on the campus of Salish Kootenai College. This 9-hole executive golf course and training facility offers spectacular views, challenging fairways, sand traps, water hazards, a practice green, driving range and clubhouse.

• Polson Country Club Golf Course (406-883-8230) is located in Polson, 65 miles northeast of Quinn’s. This municipal 18-hole golf course is next to beautiful Flathead Lake. The course includes sand traps, doglegs and a pond. A clubhouse, restaurant, and pro shop are available. 

Other Attractions

• Flathead Lake south shore at Polson is approximately 65 miles from Quinn’s. Flathead Lake is the largest fresh-water lake west of the Mississippi. It holds 1.1 million acre-feet of water when full. Recreational opportunities include six state parks on its shores and Wild Horse Island. Here, boat rentals are offered.

• Kerr Dam is approximately 10 miles southwest of Polson. Kerr Dam is 54 feet taller than Niagara Falls. The overlook is at the bottom of a 1,000-foot-long path and wooden staircase. The dam and Flathead River Canyon is a spectacular view.

• Glacier National Park is approximately 120 miles northeast of Quinn’s. The park encompasses over 1 million acres and includes parts of two mountain ranges (sub-ranges of the Rocky Mountain).  Please note: Vehicles and vehicle combinations longer than 21 feet (including bumpers) or wider than 8 feet (including mirrors) are strictly prohibited between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun.  Vehicles over 10 feet in height may have difficulty driving west from Logan Pass to the Loop due to rock overhangs.  Due to the popularity of the park it is a good idea to plan ahead at https://www.nps.gov/glac/

• Ross Creek Cedar Grove Scenic Area is roughly 95 miles west in Kootenai National Forest. You can enjoy the cedar grove by taking the 9-mile self-guided nature trail, which forms a winding loop through this old-growth forest environment. In addition to the giant cedars (8ft. in diameter by 175 ft. tall) and other western trees, lush ferns and flowers carpet the shady forest floor. Many of these trees were growing before Columbus set sail!

• Whitefish Mountain Resort, during summer months, offers mountain biking, scenic life rides, zip line tours, alpine slides, an aerial adventure park and much more.  Some attractions, such as the zip line, require reservations. Guests can call 406-862-2900 or go online to skiwhitefish.com to purchase tickets and get more information.

Mileage from Quinn to Nearby Towns and Cities

• Butte: 186

• Bozeman: 270

• Charlo: 39

• Coeur d’Alene, ID: 116

• Dixon: 26

• Elmo: 57

• Great Falls: 236

• Hamilton: 113

• Helena: 180

• Hot Springs: 31

• Kalispell via Hot Springs: 92

• Kalispell via Polson: 116

• Missoula via Ravalli: 69

• Missoula via St. Regis: 91

• Moiese: 31

• Newport, WA: 142

• Pablo: 57

• Paradise: 5

• Plains: 11

• Polson: 65

• Ronan: 52

• Sandpoint, ID: 120

• St. Ignatius: 38

• St. Regis: 20

• Spokane, WA: 140

• Superior: 33

• Thompson Falls: 35