Missoula County, Montana
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Missoula County, Montana
Cross-Country Ski at Lubrecht Experimental Forest
12.6 mi / 50 ft gainLubrecht Experimental forest is owned and managed by both the College of Forestry & Conservation and the State of Montana Department of Natural Resources. The forest spans over 28,000 acres in the Blackfoot River drainage.A local favorite, Lubrecht boasts 12.6 miles of cross country ski trai...Read more -
Condon, Montana
Hike to Morrell Falls
4.02.7 mi / 150 ft gainFrom the town of Seeley Lake, travel 0.5 mile north on Highway 83. Turn east (right) on Morrell Creek Road (small green street sign) which becomes Forest Service Road #477/Cottonwood Lakes Road, and travel 1.1 miles. Turn north (left) on West Morrell Road #4353 and travel about 6 miles. Turn east...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 -
Missoula, Montana
Blue Mountain Lookout Deadman Ridge Trail
5.04.79 mi / 840 ft gainBlue Mountain Lookout Deadman Ridge Trail in Missoula, Montana is a moderately challenging hiking trail. The trail spans approximately 4.79 miles, offering a round-trip hike that takes about 3 to 4 hours to complete. The trail is marked by a steady incline, with an elevation gain of 840 feet. T...Read more -
Seeley Lake, Montana
Hike to Crescent Lake
9 mi / 1500 ft gainAn hour drive north of the town of Seeley Lake Montana is the Glacier Lake Trailhead and the starting point for your hike. Glacier Lake Trailhead is a popular trailhead, and the parking lot can fill up quickly on hot summer weekends since it provides access to trails which lead to three different...Read more -
Condon, Montana
Snowshoe to Holland Falls
3.3 mi / 725 ft gainDrive on 83 through the swan until you reach the turnoff for Holland Lake. The lake, campground, ranger station, and trails are all very well marked throughout this adventure. 4WD is suggested for getting to the parking lot for Holland Lake, as some of the roads may not be plowed, and there may b...Read more -
Condon, Montana
Holland Lake and Falls
5.03.05 mi / 561 ft gainHolland Lake and Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Condon, Montana.Read more -
Condon, Montana
Stand Up Paddle at Holland Lake
5.0When you turn on Holland Lake Lodge road, follow the signs towards the lodge. You will notice a sign that directs to a day use area, which is an option, but I prefer to continue to the very end of the dead end road. There is parking and a vault toilet at the dead end along with a trailhead sign...Read more -
Condon, Montana
Climb Holland Peak
11 mi / 5200 ft gainAbout 2 mi. south of Condon, MT, take Rumble Creek Road east to Cooney Lookout and park at the trailhead at 4550 ft. Follow the trail for about 1 mi. and after about 100 yards after the third bridge, look for a well worn trail heading up the hill side. Take this steep, hard-packed trail and follo...Read more -
Florence, Montana
Backpack the Sweeney Creek Trail
14 mi / 2600 ft gainThe hike into Duffy Lake was approximately 7 miles with ~2600' gain. The first mile or two is fairly steep, then it will wiggle up and down the mountain until it drops down into the drainage to the lake. You can hike to Holloway Lake too if the trail isn't completely covered in snow. Late spring ...Read more -
Charlo, Montana
Photograph The National Bison Range
5.0The Bison Range is open year round, however, the road is mostly closed in the winter months, so the best times are the spring, summer or fall.The Range was established in 1908 to help preserve a natural population of the nearly extinct animal. Today, between 350-500 bison roam the hills.You will...Read more -
Florence, Montana
Hike to Skookum Butte Lookout
5.02.6 mi / 930 ft gainThe hike begins on an old jeep road and has no amenities. It crosses through a marshy field and quickly starts climbing upward with switchbacks. Cross over an old spur logging road before ascending into thick forest. Continue on the steep switchbacks through dense evergreens until the rocky out...Read more -
Lincoln, Montana
Pick Huckleberries at Reservoir Lake
If you live anywhere near the Pacific Northwest, you've likely heard of huckleberries -- if you haven't, what are you doing with your life? These juicy little gems are worth every once it takes to pluck them from the bush. While there are plenty of places to pick huckleberries in Northwestern Mon...Read more -
Philipsburg, Montana
Hike the Hogback Ridge Trail
11 mi / 5242 ft gainThe trailhead is accessed at the Hogback Homestead. [GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):46.41056, -113.7019446°24'38"N, 113°42'7"W] Due to the isolated location of this trailhead, and the miles of rough dirt road that it takes to get there, you will more than likely have the place to yourself. Park ...Read more -
Bigfork, Montana
Summit Swan Peak
18.49 mi / 6180 ft gainThis hike is about an hour drive south from Kalispell. Follow MT-83 S for about 47 mi. towards and past Swan Lake. Take a left on NF-554 and follow the road for 1.6 mi. and take a right on Squeezer Creek Rd. and follow the road for 4 mi. to a gated road and park near the gate. Follow the gated ro...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Missoula County
Seeley Lake, Montana
Double Arrow Lookout
Overview
The Double Arrow Lookout offers guests a chance to see the Seeley valley and the adjacent Swan Mountains from a different and un...
Missoula, Montana
Missoula KOA Holiday
Located between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, this KOA is an oasis in the heart of Missoula - and an ideal base camp for countl...
Seeley Lake, Montana
Lake Alva Campground
Overview
Lake Alva Campground is situated at the north end of Lake Alva in northwestern Montana. It offers visitors a chance to camp out ...
Seeley Lake, Montana
Big Larch Campground
Overview
Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake. A great place to cool off on a hot day, it has a beach and...
Seeley Lake, Montana
Lakeside Group Campsite
Overview
Lakeside Campground is located at the south end of Lake Alva, in Montana's Lolo National Forest. The campground offers a chance ...
Seeley Lake, Montana
Lake Inez Point 6 (Group Camp Site)
Overview
The Lake Inez Campground Group Site is in a beautiful part of the Lake Seeley Ranger District of Montana's Lolo National Forest....