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Montana
9.8 mi
Distance
2,916 ft
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Numa Ridge Lookout Trail
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Numa Ridge Lookout Trail is a moderately challenging day hike that ascends nearly 3,000 feet to a historic fire lookout with expansive views across the Mission Mountains and surrounding wilderness. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest and alpine meadows, rewarding hikers with panoramic vistas of the Mission Valley and distant peaks. This is a classic Montana ridge walk offering solitude and stunning backcountry scenery.
Numa Lookout Trailhead
~1 min drive
This trail takes you to one of the (seasonally) staffed fire lookouts in the park. It starts on the shore of Bowman Lake, with the first half remaining relatively flat before gaining elevation. Numa Lookout Distance: 5.7 mi (9.2 km), one way Elevation gain: 3,396 ft (1035 m)…
Akokala Lake Trail
~1 min drive
Moderate 11-mile alpine lake hike with 1,000 ft elevation gain in the Mission Mountains.
Boulder Pass Trail
~17 min drive
Challenging 59-mile high-alpine traverse with 3,220 ft elevation gain.
Hornet Lookout
~25 min drive
Steep 1.84-mile climb to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.
Forest and Fire Nature Trail
~26 min drive
Welcome to the Forest & Fire Nature Trail. Depending on where you’re from, the word “wildfire” can be letters on a page or... a whole lot more. For some, the word “wildfire” can trigger dramatic and visceral recall of the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the earth on fir…
Kintla Trail
~18 min drive
Moderate 11-mile trail with steady 500ft elevation gain through Montana backcountry.
Bowman Lake Trail
~18 min drive
Long, flat trail around scenic Bowman Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Glacier View Mtn.
~27 min drive
Moderate 5.65-mile climb to alpine views with 1,737 ft elevation gain.
Hidden Meadow Trailhead
~11 min drive
This peaceful and relatively flat trail takes you to a meadow and pond with good birding opportunities. Hidden Meadow Distance: 1.5 mi (2.4 km), one way Elevation gain: 337 ft (103 m) Elevation loss: 103 ft (31 m) Trailhead: 3 miles south of Polebridge Ranger Station While i…
Coal Creek Coal Ridge
~24 min drive
Steep 3.78-mile ridge climb with 2,463 ft elevation gain.
