Montana
Discover Montana adventures like skiing, hiking, backpacking, and more. Find unique places to stay across the state, and local adventure tours in iconic destinations like Yellowstone National Park.
Top Spots in and near Montana
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West Glacier, Montana
Trail of the Cedars
4.50.88 mi / 121 ft gainTrail of the Cedars Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Mc Donald, Montana.Read more -
Hungry Horse, Montana
Hike to the Blue Lakes
2 mi / 100 ft gainThe drive out to the trailhead where this hike starts is an adventure in and of itself. As the Forest Service website describes it. "Silvertip Trailhead is accessed from Highway 2. From the town of Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 for ½ mile to the East Side Reservoir Road #38. Turn right (s...Read more -
Fort Benton, Montana
Paddle the Upper Missouri River: Fort Benton to Coal Banks Landing
Did you know that Fort Benton was considered the "World's Innermost Port" until the railroads started moving goods and people across the west? Nowadays, some people call Fort Benton a "sleepy little river town", but paddlers and history buffs seek the solitude and beauty of the Upper Missouri Ri...Read more -
Butte, Montana
Hike Maud S. Canyon Loop
4 mi / 994 ft gainMaud S is a great moderately traveled trail that weaves you through dry grassland, forests, and provides you with beautiful mountain views totaling 994 ft of elevation gain. You will find people hiking, running hills, mountain biking, and walking their dogs on this trail. After completing the ste...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 -
Kalispell, Montana
Western Larch and Cliff Trail Loop
2.77 mi / 656 ft gainWestern Larch and Cliff Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Kalispell, Montana.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 -
Belt, Montana
Sluice Boxes State Park
5.07.71 mi / 643 ft gainThe soaring limestone cliffs and ledges mark the Belt Creek Canyon. Back in the day, this area in the Little Belt Mountains was a haven for mining. Now, the old railroad bed serves as the main access route of Sluice Boxes State Park. Sluice Boxes State Park was established in 1970 and consists o...Read more -
Red Lodge, Montana
Snowshoeing to Silver Falls
8 miThinking we could drive straight to the trailhead in the winter was our first incorrect assumption. When we arrived, we discovered that Lake Fork Road is closed after a certain point, adding another mile or so to our hike. The snow was falling very heavily and we decided to start out and call it ...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 -
Fort Benton, Montana
Neat Coulee on The Upper Missouri River Breaks
2 mi / 100 ft gainNeat Coulee is a slot canyon in Central Montana that was formed by water erosion of the white sandstone cliffs. To get to the Neat Coulee, you'll need to do a river trip. The nearest put-in in Coal Banks Landing. You could exit the river at Hole in the Rock road, but most people continue on to Ju...Read more -
Choteau, Montana
Fly Fish the Sun River South of Choteau
Looking for a place to fish trout that's far less populated than other common fishing spots in the area?The Sun River is over 100 miles long, and about 70 miles of that is available for trout fishing. A good portion of the river is challenging to fish due to accessibility and because of irrigatio...Read more -
Big Sky, Montana
The Reflector Loop
5.03.65 mi / 814 ft gainThe Reflector Loop is a well-known hiking trail located in Big Sky, Montana. This trail is approximately 3.65 miles long and is rated as moderate in difficulty. It features an elevation gain of about 814 feet, making it a suitable choice for hikers with a moderate level of fitness. The trail is...Read more -
Red Lodge, Montana
Mountain Bike Willow Creek Trail no. 10
As your driving up Redlodge Ski Mtn in the summer or spring, there is a pull off when you get almost to the top. This is a logging trail known as Willow Creek Trail no. 10 this is such a fun trail to lap a couple times in a day or just rip a "one and done" and go find some other trails.Read more -
Superior, Montana
Heart and Pearl Lakes Trail
5.07.66 mi / 1850 ft gainHeart and Pearl Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Superior, Montana.Read more -
Big Sky, Montana
Run the Rut
17.4 mi / 7800 ft gainThunderdome. That's the only way to describe it. Eight months later and I'm still thinking about it on a regular basis. My half-way grown out black toenail is a constant reminder of the epic-ness of that brutal race day. The Rut is held the first weekend of September in Big Sky, MT -- a pretty r...Read more