Missoula County, Montana
503 hiking trails · 0parks & campgrounds · 16 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Missoula County, Montana
Missoula County is home to 503 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 16 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Missoula County
Up to 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Missoula County
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Sample Trails in Missoula County
Hiking guides for Montana
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Missoula County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Montana, Ranked
Montana's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleMontana's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Montana trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Montana
Ten gentle, well-marked Montana trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Montana
Montana's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Montana
Federal parks and recreation areas in Montana ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Montana: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Montana's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.