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The Yaak Falls, named after the Yaak Indians who once populated this remote area of Montana, has always been a favorite stop on the scenic tour of Northwest Montana. Located near Troy, Montana, this beautifully cascading waterfall was created by the eastward shift of the Pacific plate. As a result of this shifting, some of the oldest rock in the world is exposed. The rock is dated between 800 million and one and a half billion years old.
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This area is rich in local history, dating back to the 1880's. Part of an old bridge can be seen just below the falls. This bridge was the first structure to span the Yaak River. This allowed unrestricted passage from Troy to another important mining town called Sylvanite. Just north of the falls a stage stop called "Paisley House" stood as the halfway point between Troy and Sylvanite. This stage stop stood for many years until fire claimed the entire structure. Many placer mining camps, including one called "Snipe Town", operated near the falls in the 1890's.
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A devastating fire in 1910 destroyed mining operations in and around the falls.
In the early 1920's the area was opened up for homesteading.
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Hiking and exploring the falls area, you may find artifacts of a time long past….
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Today the Yaak Falls area provides camping, hiking, and a host of wintertime activities including downhill skiing, snowmobiling and some great cross-country skiing. An ever increasing number of "explorers" are discovering this corner of Montana.
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When Visiting Montana, be sure to include the Yaak Falls on your itinerary…
Its time well spent.
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CREDITS:
KooteNet Volunteers:
Photographs……..Ruth McLaury
Design/Layout…...Don Gring
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