At the mouth of Bridger Canyon is a rock formation named Maiden Rock. Legend has it that a band of Sioux were following Bridger Creek and encountered a band of Nez Perce. A fierce battle ensued. After two days of endless fighting the warriors were spoken to by a figure, the “Spirit Maiden,” standing on
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Bridger Canyon is a critical component of wildlife conservation in southwest Montana. As populations of large animals have been dramatically reduced in many areas of Montana and the West, Bridger Canyon remains a refuge for numerous species. Bridger Canyon is at the northern reaches of core wildlife habitat within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and forms
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