Sentinel’s south side boasts tough climbs, quiet conifer forests, and summit views stretching from the bitterroots to the mission mountains.

From jumbo to chorizo 10 a. m. :

— we’re diving into the most popular hiking trails near missoula.

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Hike to skookum butte lookout, 4.

Great hiking can also be found in the urban interface at blue mountain, mount jumbo (the big white ‘l’), mount sentinel (the big white ‘m’), pattee canyon, and the rattlesnake area.

The options feel seemingly endless and the accessibility can't be beat, with 60,000 acres of surrounding wilderness and countless trail systems snaking throughout the city.

Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities for both visitors and locals around missoula.

Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding missoula that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.

Hike to bear creek overlook and more.

Our top picks for missoula:

Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding missoula that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.

Hike to bear creek overlook and more.

Our top picks for missoula:

Similarly, hellgate canyon trail , accessible from the kim williams trail on the northern flank, also provides a challenging route to the top.

— farther south on the western face, trails like the mo z trail and pengelly ridge trail offer alternatives to reaching the summit.

Backpack the sweeney creek trail, 3.

Kick off your trip with a local classic:

Get ready to conquer the heights of mount sentinel trail, bask in the serenity of rattlesnake national recreation area, embrace the panoramic vistas of blue mountain, discover the wonders of mount jumbo, and immerse yourself in the wonders of lolo national forest trails.

A missoula hikers prepare free backpack and hiking boots to conquer trails comparing with competitors craigslist has faced increasing challengers from other classifieds websites such as facebook's selling platform and the online auction site ebay.

Blue mountain lookout deadman ridge trail, 2.

Backpack the sweeney creek trail, 3.

Kick off your trip with a local classic:

Get ready to conquer the heights of mount sentinel trail, bask in the serenity of rattlesnake national recreation area, embrace the panoramic vistas of blue mountain, discover the wonders of mount jumbo, and immerse yourself in the wonders of lolo national forest trails.

A missoula hikers prepare free backpack and hiking boots to conquer trails comparing with competitors craigslist has faced increasing challengers from other classifieds websites such as facebook's selling platform and the online auction site ebay.

Blue mountain lookout deadman ridge trail, 2.

Blue mountain lookout deadman ridge trail, 2.

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