Trail of the Week

Nov 19 2024 229 ep. 1 mins 115

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Strawberry Hill

Nov 19 2024 1 mins

Strawberry Hill Recreation Area near Miles City spans over 4,000 acres, featuring native grass and sagebrush, ponderosa pine, and rock formations unique to this part of the state. Keep an eye out for wildlife along the 3.5-mile loop, and stick around to see the sunset from Strawberry Hill for a breathtaking view of the Yellowstone Valley. You may encounter another hiker or trail ru

Lost Trail Wildlife Refuge

Lost Trail Wildlife Refuge west of Kalispell offers year-round opportunities to watch migratory birds, a resident elk herd, and other wildlife. In 2022, the refuge added 38 thousand acres with the addition of the Lost Trail Conservation Area, which now includes a dozen designated hiking trails through the seasonal wetlands. Several gated roads make for excellent biking or walking,

May Creek Cabin

Nov 07 2024 1 mins

Enjoy this family-friendly hike to May Creek Cabin in southwest Montana. Soon after hitting the trail, you’ll cross a small wooden footbridge and follow May Creek as it meanders through a willow flat and lodgepole pine forest. About two miles down the trail, you’ll see a sign directing you to the forest service cabin, which is available to rent by the night, year-round. In t

Bailey Lake

Enjoy a short, family-friendly hike to Bailey Lake on the edge of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Leaving the trailhead, you’ll hike through dense forest, but soon the trail opens up to fantastic views of the surrounding peaks. Near the Montana-Idaho border, you’ll arrive at Bailey Lake, which feeds into nearby Lost Horse Creek. The small lake offers a quiet retreat to take

Tahepia Lake

Oct 23 2024 1 mins

Tahepia Lake Trail in the East Pioneer Mountains is a great place to get a taste of this rugged range. From the trailhead, follow Jacobsen Creek, alternating between flat sections and short climbs through deep forest. Wildflowers bloom throughout the summer, adding a splash of color to the landscape. The trail emerges into a lovely meadow near the lake, providing an opportunity t

Ch-paa-qn Peak

Oct 15 2024 1 mins

Explore the Reservation Divide Roadless Area on a hike to Ch-paa-qn Peak, an iconic landmark overlooking Missoula. The hike along the trail includes short stretches of steep climbs, but at the viewpoint on the southern side of the peak you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Mission and Bitterroot mountains. There are other trails in the area, but Reservation Divide Trai

Rock Creek

Oct 08 2024 1 mins

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Baker Lake

Oct 03 2024 1 mins

Baker Lake Trail, a shining example of stewardship success, is a short, but steep, hike into the Selway-Bitteroot Wilderness offers a peaceful retreat to multiple mountain lakes. The 2.5-mile hike begins with steep switchbacks to Baker Point, an outcropping of rock formations that overlooks the Anaconda Range and Sapphire Mountains. Catch your breath and enjoy the view, before con

Sauerkraut Wall

Sep 25 2024 1 mins

One of the newest hiking trails in the Lincoln Ranger District, the Sauerkraut Wall Trail consists of a series of switchbacks down the side of a narrow valley to Sauerkraut Creek. Follow the trail as it cuts downward through a conifer and aspen forest, with several open meadows. Spot prairie-fire or paintbrush, Bear Grass, and Lupine as you hear birds serenading you from the tree

Mill Creek

Sep 18 2024 1 mins

Depart from the seldom-used Mill Creek Trailhead in the Bear Creek Wildlife Management Area for a 7-mile out-and-back hike into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Much of the hike will be in the deep forest along Mill Creek until you break into high-elevation grassy meadows. If you visit in the spring, you’ll be greeted with wildflowers. After hiking about 3 miles, the trail peters out,