Augusta, Montana
Top Spots in and near Augusta
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Augusta, Montana
Hike to Cataract Falls
5.00.5 miLocated in the Lewis and Clark National Forest on the Rocky Mountain Front, this hike will give the best bang for your buck -- it's about as easy as they come but still boasts outstanding views. The falls are roaring in the spring with snow melt, tranquil in the summer and fall, and permit some d...Read more -
Augusta, Montana
Hike to Willow Creek Falls
5.04.5 mi / 1000 ft gainThe hike up Willow Creek Gorge is one of my favorites so far. Unfortunately, because of the terrain and elevation gain, I wouldn't recommend taking young kids but if you do, make sure they're attached to you in some way. There are no services at the trail head, so make sure to bring everything yo...Read more -
Augusta, Montana
Devil's Glen - Dearborn 206
5.06.19 mi / 554 ft gainDevil's Glen - Dearborn 206 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Augusta, Montana.Read more -
Augusta, Montana
Hike Crown Mountain, Augusta
8 mi / 4200 ft gainLocated an hour and forty minutes east of Great Falls Montana, Crown Mountain is a fun day hike, and you'll see few if any other people. The nearest town is Augusta and a great place to stop for a burger and beer at Buckhorn Bar afterward. From Augusta, head West on Benchmark Road for 20 miles. ...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 -
Teton County, Montana
Hike toward Ear Mountain on the Rocky Mountain Front
10 miEar Mountain's trailhead is located about 125 miles north of Helena. Besides being a hefty hike, Ear Mountain's unique shape draws attention to it every year. It has a flat top while also having sheer cliffs on either side. It sticks out from the main walls on the Rocky Mountain Front, and if you...Read more -
Lincoln, Montana
Hike the Continental Divide Trail via Roger Pass
2.33 mi / 665 ft gainAfter driving over Rogers Pass more times than I can count, we finally made it a point to stop and check out the Continental Divide Trail No. 440 -- glad we did. If you've driven the pass, you've seen the trail head about 66 miles west of Great Falls -- the wooden stairs off the right side of th...Read more -
Choteau, Montana
Hike Jones Creek
5.04 mi / 300 ft gainThe trail head to Jones Creeks is just off of Teton River Road (the road that takes you up to Teton Pass Ski Area) and is marked with a sign, however it's only visible when you're coming down from Teton Pass. If you miss the sign, keep in mind it's about two miles past the Cave Mountain Forest Se...Read more -
Lincoln, Montana
Pick Huckleberries at Reservoir Lake
If you live anywhere near the Pacific Northwest, you've likely heard of huckleberries -- if you haven't, what are you doing with your life? These juicy little gems are worth every once it takes to pluck them from the bush. While there are plenty of places to pick huckleberries in Northwestern Mon...Read more -
Wolf Creek, Montana
Fly Fish the Missouri River from Holter Dam to Cascade.
5.0Due to the cold water being released from the bottom of Holter Lake, it creates excellent habitat for trout. The section of the Missouri River from Holter Dam to Cascade, MT is the main area for trout fishing, and has excellent access to the river. This section of river runs through the valley w...Read more -
Choteau, Montana
Hike Mount Werner
9.5 mi / 3048 ft gainThe Mount Werner Trail starts at the Blackleaf Canyon Trailhead in the Montana front range of the Rocky Mountains. On a side note, Blackleaf Canyon is also a popular rock climbing area. On the trail, you'll walk along Blackleaf Creek, and Muddy Creek so water will be available during the hike in ...Read more -
Sun River, Montana
Hike the First Peoples Buffalo Jump Loop
5.03 mi / 400 ft gainWhile the trail doesn't offer the typical scenery of a Montana hike, the views are spectacular. At the top of the jump, you're at one of the highest points of the basin, allowing you to take in the full magnitude of the surrounding mountains, which include the Big Belt, Little Belt and Highwood R...Read more -
Helena, Montana
Four Wheel Drive and then Hike to Historic Mann Gulch
2.4 mi / 1535 ft gainIn 1949, a fire started in a remote area of the Gates of the Mountains wilderness, a gulch east of the Upper Missouri River. Fifteen smokejumpers were dropped in to fight it. Thirteen died. The United States Forest Service drew lessons from the tragedy of the Mann Gulch fire by designing new trai...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Augusta
Continental Divide Trail
Kenck Cabin
Overview
Guests can stay at Kenck Cabin for a rustic getaway in the fresh mountain air. The cabin was built in 1924 by a traveling doctor...
Lincoln, Montana
Cummings Cabin
Overview
Located 8.5 miles east of Lincoln, Montana, Cummings Cabin is a historic structure, representative of the old mining cabins that...
Lincoln, Montana
Aspen Grove Group Use Area
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Aspen Grove Group Use Campground sits in forested mountain terrain on the banks of the Blackfoot River in the Helena-Lewis and C...
Choteau, Montana
West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau)
Overview
West Fork Cabin is a rustic Forest Service Guard Station located 39 miles northwest of Choteau, Montana, on the Rocky Mountain F...
Ovando, Montana
Monture Guard Station Cabin
Overview
Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana, offering excellent winter recreation for visitors.Rec...
Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Granite Butte Lookout
Overview
The Granite Butte Lookout is located at 7,587 feet above sea level atop the Continental Divide of North America. The 15' by 15'...