Clinton, Montana
Top Spots in and near Clinton
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Missoula County, Montana
Cross-Country Ski at Lubrecht Experimental Forest
12.6 mi / 50 ft gainLubrecht Experimental forest is owned and managed by both the College of Forestry & Conservation and the State of Montana Department of Natural Resources. The forest spans over 28,000 acres in the Blackfoot River drainage.A local favorite, Lubrecht boasts 12.6 miles of cross country ski trai...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 -
Florence, Montana
Backpack the Sweeney Creek Trail
14 mi / 2600 ft gainThe hike into Duffy Lake was approximately 7 miles with ~2600' gain. The first mile or two is fairly steep, then it will wiggle up and down the mountain until it drops down into the drainage to the lake. You can hike to Holloway Lake too if the trail isn't completely covered in snow. Late spring ...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 -
Florence, Montana
Hike to Skookum Butte Lookout
5.02.6 mi / 930 ft gainThe hike begins on an old jeep road and has no amenities. It crosses through a marshy field and quickly starts climbing upward with switchbacks. Cross over an old spur logging road before ascending into thick forest. Continue on the steep switchbacks through dense evergreens until the rocky out...Read more -
Arlee, Montana
Explore Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas
4.0Situated just north of Arlee, MT; the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas is not only extremely relaxing and absolutely beautiful, but it also aligns positive properties of the physical world in a sacred architectural arrangement based on the eight-spoked Dharma wheel. Visitors can relax and enjoy the...Read more -
Victor, Montana
Hike to Bear Creek Overlook
5.05 mi / 1160 ft gainAt the start of your hike, stay to left and meander your way through a shaded forest of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine. Your steady uphill climb features about two dozen switchbacks with pockets of vibrant wildflowers and a meadow of fallen trees near the rim. At the top, you'll be greeted with...Read more -
Condon, Montana
Hike to Morrell Falls
4.02.7 mi / 150 ft gainFrom the town of Seeley Lake, travel 0.5 mile north on Highway 83. Turn east (right) on Morrell Creek Road (small green street sign) which becomes Forest Service Road #477/Cottonwood Lakes Road, and travel 1.1 miles. Turn north (left) on West Morrell Road #4353 and travel about 6 miles. Turn east...Read more -
Victor, Montana
Hike to Bear Creek Falls
5.03 mi / 400 ft gainThe trailhead is well established with a small campground and bathroom facilities.The hike begins in dense forest and slowly climbs over Bear Creek through a canyon. You get your typical (but always beautiful!) Bitterroot scenery: jagged rocky mountains towering over you on each side.At 1.5 miles...Read more -
Hamilton, Montana
Hike to Mill Creek Falls
4.56 mi / 650 ft gainThe trailhead is easily visible from the parking area and ascends into a narrow canyon surrounded by dense forest. Mill Creek is not much more than a trickle at the beginning, but slowly gets larger and follows the trail the entire hike. About a half mile in, cross the log bridge over Mill Creek....Read more -
Lolo, Montana
Backcountry Snowshoe and Snowboard near Lolo Pass
1.03 mi / 1250 ft gainFor this trip, you want to head towards Lolo Pass, which is the landmark of the Idaho/Montana border on Highway 12. This highway's two main towns that it begins and ends at are Lolo, Montana and Lewiston, Idaho. If you are on the Montana side, Crooked Fork Road is just a mere 100 yards from the L...Read more -
Anaconda, Montana
Ski or Snowboard Discovery Mountain
Discovery Ski Area is an alpine ski area in the small town of Anaconda, Montana. With over 2,200 acres of skiing and over 8,000 feet of elevation at the summit, you can find an adventure to fit any skill level. After entering Anaconda take the Pintler Veterans Memorial Scenic Hwy south towards G...Read more -
Seeley Lake, Montana
Hike to Crescent Lake
9 mi / 1500 ft gainAn hour drive north of the town of Seeley Lake Montana is the Glacier Lake Trailhead and the starting point for your hike. Glacier Lake Trailhead is a popular trailhead, and the parking lot can fill up quickly on hot summer weekends since it provides access to trails which lead to three different...Read more -
Hamilton, Montana
Hike Blodgett Canyon Overlook
4.73 mi / 400 ft gainThe drive up forest service road 735 can be a little sketchy. Caution is advised during winter months or if the road is wet or muddy. The road dead ends at the Canyon Creek/Blodgett Overlook trailhead. There is ample parking space and an outhouse. Begin on the Canyon Creek trail and hang a rig...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 -
Condon, Montana
Snowshoe to Holland Falls
3.3 mi / 725 ft gainDrive on 83 through the swan until you reach the turnoff for Holland Lake. The lake, campground, ranger station, and trails are all very well marked throughout this adventure. 4WD is suggested for getting to the parking lot for Holland Lake, as some of the roads may not be plowed, and there may b...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Clinton
Missoula, Montana
Pattee Canyon Picnic Area
Overview
The Pattee Canyon Picnic Area offers family picnic sites available for free, along with three group picnic sites available by re...
Missoula, Montana
Missoula KOA Holiday
Located between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, this KOA is an oasis in the heart of Missoula - and an ideal base camp for countl...
Florence, Montana
Larry Creek Group Camp
Overview
Larry Creek Group Campground is located in western Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. It is a great location for an extended ...
Clinton, Montana
Hogback Homestead
Overview
The Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montan...
Philipsburg, Montana
Morgan Case Homestead
Overview
Morgan-Case Homestead is a rustic log cabin situated on approximately 320 acres along Rock Creek. The cabin is listed on the Nat...
Seeley Lake, Montana
Double Arrow Lookout
Overview
The Double Arrow Lookout offers guests a chance to see the Seeley valley and the adjacent Swan Mountains from a different and un...