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Missoula Area
Three recreation areas are conveniently located just outside the Missoula city limits and offer a variety of opportunities for locals and visitors including picnicking, trails for day hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
At a Glance
| Information Center: | Missoula Ranger District, 406-329-3814 |
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Missoula Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Missoula Area
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Missoula Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Missoula Area
- Blue Mountain Recreation Area
- Maclay Flat Nature Trail
- Pattee Canyon Recreation Area
- Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness
- Boulder Lake Trail #333
- Rattlesnake Main Trail #515
- Ravine Creek Trail #34
- Sawmill Trail #24.0
- Sheep Mountain Trail #513
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Missoula Area
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Missoula Area
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Missoula Area
- Blue Mountain Recreation Area
- Pattee Canyon Recreation Area
- Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness
Small Game Hunting
Areas for Small Game Hunting at Missoula Area
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Areas for Game Bird/Waterfowl at Missoula Area
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Missoula Area
- Blue Mountain Recreation Area
- Maclay Flat Nature Trail
- Pattee Canyon Recreation Area
- Pattee Canyon Group Picnic Area
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Missoula Area
OHV Road Riding
Areas for OHV Road Riding at Missoula Area
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Missoula Area
Disc Golf
Areas for Disc Golf at Missoula Area
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Missoula Area
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Missoula Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Missoula Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Missoula Area
Skiing/Snowboarding
Areas for Skiing/Snowboarding at Missoula Area
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Missoula Area
- Blue Mountain Recreation Area
- Maclay Flat Nature Trail
- Pattee Canyon Recreation Area
- Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness
- Rattlesnake Main Trail #515
- Sawmill Trail #24.0
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Missoula Area
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Location