This area is an old railroad bed that starts at the Orange St. Bridge in downtown Missoula and follows the south bank of the Clark Fork River upstream through the University and beyond for about three miles. The habitat includes … Continue reading
This 42-acre city park is located in a riparian woodland along Rattlesnake Creek. Although easily accessible from town and heavily used by pedestrians, the minimally developed park maintains a high diversity of bird life. Pedestrians may enter from the corner … Continue reading
This city-owned open space area provides grassland, shrub, and dry-forest habitats. Access the south end above Hellgate Canyon and the southwest face that parallels the Rattlesnake valley by driving to the east end of Cherry St. or Poplar St. just … Continue reading
To reach the main trailhead, travel 4.5 miles north of Broadway on Van Buren St. and Rattlesnake Dr. Turn west at the trailhead sign and drive across Rattlesnake Cr. to the parking lot. Along the cliffs about 1/4 mile past … Continue reading
The Maclay Flat trail is reached by going south from Missoula on Hwy 93. Turn right on Blue Mountain Road at traffic light near the Fitness Center and follow it two miles to a signed parking area. The trail is … Continue reading
This large undeveloped island at the confluence of the Bitterroot and Clark Fork rivers is a 631-acre parcel owned by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. It consists of cottonwood bottoms, large meadows, and ponderosa pine forests. Much … Continue reading
