Libby, MT Home for Rent

Trips around Libby offer panoramic views of the varied terrain in this scenic pocket of northwestern Montana. Rolling mountains accent the skyline in some directions, and dense forests stand out in others. This small community, surrounded by acres upon acres of undeveloped, protected land, is ripe with outdoor recreation opportunities. It’s one of the biggest draws to this area. “It’s all around us. So it keeps Libby somewhat small,” says Brody Goucher, a co-owner and managing broker at CENTURY 21 Summit Realty, with five years of experience. “There’s not a ton of land to build outward. It keeps us from getting the massive subdivisions some other parts of Montana are getting.” The Kootenai National Forest surrounds Libby, a 2.2-million-acre behemoth. The forest features some 1,400 miles of trails, and many are available for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Experienced hikers can tackle the Northeast Ridge path up Snowshoe Peak, the forest’s tallest point at more than 8,700 feet. Goucher says the Kootenai River here flows through Libby itself and is a popular draw for fly fishing and simply floating on the water. Libby’s Riverfront Park, along the Kootenai River, has