Lincoln

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Getting There

Lincoln is situated in the Blackfoot Valley along MT Highway 200. It lies between two commercial airports, located in Great Falls and Missoula, MT. The Missoula International Airport (MSO)  is about 1.5 hours away via MT-200 E. The Great Falls International Airport (GTF) is also about 1.5 hours away from Lincoln via MT-200 W. Cars can be rented at either location.

Getting Around

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Native Americans have lived in the Blackfoot Valley for at least 10,000 years, using it primarily as a hunting ground. Territory was contested between different tribes, none of whom established permanent settlements. The Nez Perce name for the Blackfoot River, Cokalahishkit, means “river of the road to the buffalo.”

Merriweather Lewis famously took this route on his return journey from the Pacific Ocean in 1806. Montana Highway 200, stretching from Idaho to North Dakota, follows the path of this historical trail.

Founded over 150 years ago, Lincoln began its life as a mining outpost during the gold boom of the 1860s. By the time the boom died out in the 1970s, Lincoln had been established as a settlement and continued to attract tourists to its nearby wilderness areas.

Getting To The Continental Divide Trail

Lincoln offers three easy access points to the CDT, each 20 miles or less from downtown.

From Stemple Pass
Stemple Pass Road, maintained year-round, offers direct access to the CDT east of Lincoln. The trailhead has a bathroom, picnic tables, fire rings, and informational kiosks. Overnight parking is permitted.

From Flescher Pass
Follow MT State Highway 279 east out of town. The trailhead has a bathroom, picnic tables, fire rings, and a large CDT sign at the pass. Overnight parking is permitted.

From Rogers Pass
Highway 200, also known as Lincoln’s Main Street, leads directly east to cross the CDT. Rogers Pass is about 18.5 miles from downtown Lincoln.

Alice Creek Trailhead
For the more intrepid hikers, Alice Creek provides the closest access to the Scapegoat and Bob Marshall wilderness areas. Visitors can even drive 1.5 miles of the CDT on a dirt road. The trailhead has a bathroom, picnic tables, fire rings, and informational kiosks. Overnight parking is permitted.

Nine Things to do in Lincoln

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Take in some art at the Blackfoot Pathways

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Learn some history at the Upper Blackfoot Valley Historical Society

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Take a hike in the area

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Explore a nearby ghost town

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Spend some time at Hooper Park

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Browse the local shops

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