Sula, Montana

Sula, Montana is located at the south end of the Bitterroot Valley, on the East Fork Bitterroot River, and is 16 miles from the Idaho border on U.S. Highway 93. It is known historically as Ross' Hole because a Hudson Bay fur trader, Alexander Ross, spent the severe winter of 1824 in the area. Sula is best known for being the place where the Lewis and Clark expedition met the Shoshone Indians. Sula was originally settled by Jacob Wetzsteon and his large family of sons and daughters.

Sula is literally a one store town. In fact, there really isn't a town at all. Sula is a Post Office that serves the surrounding ranching community.

Turning off U.S. Highway 93 following the East Fork Bitterroot River leads you into the heart of Ross' Hole. This road accesses the Bitterroot National Forest and the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness.

Sula and the Ross' Hole lie within autumn elk migration routes and wintering grounds. There are several "Wilderness Study Areas" in the vicinity. Bighorn Sheep are also in abundance. Especially on the road to the communication tower, which overlooks Ross' Hole. If you desire a photograph of a Bighorn Ram, this drive is well worth the trip. A word of caution, the road is steep and offers little room for vehicles traveling the opposite direction. Do not travel this road without chains and 4-wheel drive in inclement weather.

Bitterroot Communities

Sula | Conner | Darby | Grantsdale | Hamilton | Pinesdale
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