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Rivers Edge Trail through Riverside Park
Great Falls, Montana
2.24 mi
/ 56 ft gain
Rivers Edge Trail through Riverside Park is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Great Falls, Montana.
River's Edge Trail: 9th Street North Loop
Great Falls, Montana
3.53 mi
/ 98 ft gain
River's Edge Trail: 9th Street North Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Great Falls, Montana.
River's Edge Trail (North Side)
Great Falls, Montana
8.32 mi
/ 253 ft gain
River's Edge Trail (North Side) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Great Falls, Montana.
River's Edge Trail to Rainbow Dam Overlook
Great Falls, Montana
4.56 mi
/ 354 ft gain
River's Edge Trail to Rainbow Dam Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Great Falls, Montana.
Hike or Bike the South Shore River's Edge Trail
Great Falls, Montana
10 mi
/ 975 ft gain
The South Shore River's Edge Trail runs along the Missouri River. The trail is rated as moderate and is perfect for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. It's an out-and-back, so you can go as far as you like.
To start, park at the South Shore Trail Trailhead (click the Get Directions link above). At the trailhead, there are vault toilets if needed. The trail goes east following the bluff...
Ryan Island Dam Trail
Great Falls, Montana
0.38 mi
/ 16 ft gain
Ryan Island Dam Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Great Falls, Montana.
Missouri River North Shore Trail
Great Falls, Montana
6.74 mi
/ 617 ft gain
Missouri River North Shore Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Floweree, Montana.
Hike the First Peoples Buffalo Jump Loop
Sun River, Montana
5.0
3 mi
/ 400 ft gain
While the trail doesn't offer the typical scenery of a Montana hike, the views are spectacular. At the top of the jump, you're at one of the highest points of the basin, allowing you to take in the full magnitude of the surrounding mountains, which include the Big Belt, Little Belt and Highwood Ranges as well as the Rocky Mountain Front.
The trail can be accessed from below and above the jump. ...
North Shore Rivers Edge Trail East
Great Falls, Montana
6.9 mi
/ 700 ft gain
The North Shore Rivers Edge Trail East is a moderate trail that has been created mostly by the local biking associations. The trail follows the bluffs on the edge of the river with plenty of twists and turns to keep it interesting.
To access the East section of the North Shore Rivers Edge trail, you can start at either the Ryan Dam Trailhead, or the Sulphur Springs Trailhead near Morony Dam. F...
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Meagher County, Montana
Monument Peak Lookout
Overview
Monument Peak Lookout offers guests an impressive yet rustic room with a view. The lookout, built in 1936 by the Civilian Conser...
White Sulphur Springs, Montana
Calf Creek Cabin
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Calf Creek Cabin sits in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The cabin offers a prime location for fishing, hiking and ...
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