Florence, Montana
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Top Chillin Spots in and near Florence
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Victor, Montana
Hike to Bear Creek Overlook
5.05 mi / 1160 ft gainAt the start of your hike, stay to left and meander your way through a shaded forest of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine. Your steady uphill climb features about two dozen switchbacks with pockets of vibrant wildflowers and a meadow of fallen trees near the rim. At the top, you'll be greeted with...Read more -
Victor, Montana
Hike to Bear Creek Falls
5.03 mi / 400 ft gainThe trailhead is well established with a small campground and bathroom facilities.The hike begins in dense forest and slowly climbs over Bear Creek through a canyon. You get your typical (but always beautiful!) Bitterroot scenery: jagged rocky mountains towering over you on each side.At 1.5 miles...Read more -
Hamilton, Montana
Hike to Mill Creek Falls
4.56 mi / 650 ft gainThe trailhead is easily visible from the parking area and ascends into a narrow canyon surrounded by dense forest. Mill Creek is not much more than a trickle at the beginning, but slowly gets larger and follows the trail the entire hike. About a half mile in, cross the log bridge over Mill Creek....Read more -
Arlee, Montana
Explore Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas
4.0Situated just north of Arlee, MT; the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas is not only extremely relaxing and absolutely beautiful, but it also aligns positive properties of the physical world in a sacred architectural arrangement based on the eight-spoked Dharma wheel. Visitors can relax and enjoy the...Read more -
Darby, Montana
Backpack to Little Rock Creek
9 mi / 1780 ft gainLittle Rock Creek is one of the Bitterroots' best kept secrets. In late spring, the glacier lilies are in full bloom, and sprinkle the valley floor. At that time of year, there may also be quite a bit of snow on the ground, which will require some bushwhacking to stay on the trail.Little Rock Cre...Read more -
Kooskia, Idaho
Weir Creek Hot Springs
4.00.72 mi / 174 ft gainAfter parking at the trailhead, follow the well defined trail on the left side of Weir Creek for about half a mile. The trail passes multiple campsites that see heavy use. The trail ends after this short climb at the hot springs. Enjoy the hot water! Tips: After passing Jerry Johnson Hot Spring...Read more -
Anaconda, Montana
Hike the Johnson Lake Loop
16 mi / 3160 ft gainDay 1: After pulling into the Middle Fork parking lot, there will be two trailheads. Sign in at either one, but I started at TH 28 to head directly to Johnson Lake. A gradual climb passes beautiful waterfalls and recovering burn scars dotted with flowers. To Johnson Lake is 5.2 miles with an ele...Read more