Mountain Spirit Inn

Who stays here?

Our primary customers include: outdoor enthusiasts, including anglers, bicyclists, fishers, hikers, hunters, motorcyclists, mountain climbers, nature lovers, photographers, whitewater rafters, downhill skiers, cross-country skiers and sightseers. We also receive family members and friends of the folks who live in and near Darby. Further, customers include participants and guests in weddings, reunions and funerals. Contractors to the area stay with us. The Darby Rodeo Association is active and produces many rodeos every summer, bringing in contestants and attendees; and Lost Trail Powder Mountain Ski Area hosts many events in winter.

What to do here?

Bitterroot Valley Scenic Drive Wildflower Hike Visit one of the Valley’s Historic Towns Morel Mushroom hunting Fish the Skwala Hatch Float the River Fishing Swim in Lake Como Boating at Painted Rocks Lake Visit a state park Camping at Alta Camp Ground Cycling along the TransAmerica Bicycle Path Hiking, trails abound, such as the Darby Walking Trail Trail riding Wildlife observing – Lee Metcalf Birding - The Teller Aerial tours of the valley via airplanes & helicopters ATV/4-wheel across the Magruder Corridor Golfing - Hamilton Golf Club Pick Huckleberries Tour the Daly Mansion Stevensville Museum Darby Pioneer Memorial Museum Darby Historical Visitor Center Fort Owen State Park Historic St. Mary's Mission Follow the Trail of Lewis and Clark Ravalli County Fair Parsons Pony Farm Lewis & Clark Descent Trail at Lost Trail Pass Victor Heritage Museum Alta Ranger Station Magruder Ranger Station Montana Mule Days Western Heritage Days Elite Bull Connection Shoot-Out Rodeo Attend a Parade Artists Along the Bitterroot Artists Studio Tour Big Sky Fiber Arts Festival Chief Victor Days Strawberry Festival Bitterroot Microbrew Fest Daly Days The Renaissance Faire Creamery Picnic Bitterroot Celtic Festival Stevensville Scarecrow Festival Montana Professional Artists Association Show and Sale Art in the Park Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Gems of the Bitterroot Quilt Show Farmers Markets First Fridays and Last Fridays Western Heritage Days Montana Gem & Mineral Show Veterans Day Celebration McIntosh Apple Day Bitterroot Harvest Festival Shooting Ranges Hunting – Bow and Rifle Mudbogging at Painting Rocks Lake Pick Elderberries Skiing at Lost Trail Powder Mountain Ski Area Cross Country Ski at Chief Joseph Ski Area and around Lake Como Snowmobiling - Skalkaho Snowshoeing Take a Dip in a Natural Hotspring Lost Trail Steak Fry Visit a brewery tasting room and listen to live music

Top 3 reasons to visit

• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor adventure
• Unique, western towns