Missoula County, Montana
Looking for the best backpacking in Missoula County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Missoula County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Backpacking Spots in and near Missoula County
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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
