Troy office
Troy is located in the northwest corner of Montana at an elevation of 1,892 feet, making it the lowest physical point in the state. Nestled in the rugged mountains, Troy is home to a vibrant community of artists, outdoorsmen, entrepreneurs, and those who simply seek an escape from the frenetic pace of modern life. The eclectic mix of residents makes Troy hard to define, but exciting to live amongst. Whether your interests tend towards fishing and hunting, ATVs and snowmobiles, cycling and hiking, or art and community events, you’re certain to find a slice of it in Troy.
The town of Troy has around 1,100 people who call it home. It has a history as the freight division for the Great Northern Railroad and as the headquarters for mining operations that worked out of the nearby Cabinet Mountains. But, when the mines dried up, the workers took off to other parts of Montana and Idaho to find work, leaving Troy with peace, quiet, and the beauty of its surroundings.
Hugging the banks of the Kootenai River, Troy has the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness to the south and the Purcell Mountains to the north. Here you will find much of the same big and small game you can in other parts of Montana. Also to the south is the Ross Creek Cedar Grove Scenic Area, a place with 250-foot-high red cedars that are as old as 500 years. This unique grove is a Pacific Rainforest and unusual, to say the least, for Montana, receiving more than 50 inches of rain in any given year.
For a truly majestic site, visit Kootenai Falls—the largest undammed falls in Montana and a major attraction to those traveling through the area. It offers an unforgettable and breathtaking view as the Kootenai River loses 300 feet in elevation, traveling a few hundred yards down river. An attraction at the falls is a swinging bridge that provides access to the opposite side of the Kootenai River, a prime Montana fishery.
Beyond the trails and open wilderness to explore, Troy also has many excellent campgrounds that are inviting and family friendly. The Bad Medicine Campground is located along the nearby Bull Lake. Here you'll find a boat ramp, access to fishing, and great views for that picnic in the mid-afternoon. If you want to see the Kootenai National Forest, you can head over to the Dorr Skeels Campground and explore there. In the waters near these campgrounds, you'll find rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon, and eastern brook trout biting on your lines.
Perhaps the biggest event of the year in Troy is their Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Featuring a parade, car show, food and craft vendors, live music, and the largest fireworks display in the region, it is a great all-day event for the entire family. The event continues to grow each year, and now more than 6,000 people visit Troy annually to take part in the event.
If you want to learn more about the Kootenai River, Troy and the surrounding area, call the real estate agents at Clearwater Montana Properties. The agents in the Troy office can help you find your way around the area and get you into the property of your dreams.