The Blue Mountain National Recreation Trail is an 8-mile trail from the foothills at the east end of the park to the Blue Mountain Lookout. This hike follows a two-mile section of the trail along a beautiful forested path through ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. The nature trail loop has an overlook with a panoramic photograph identifying the peaks and canyons within sight. Interpretive brochures are at the trailhead and local visitor centers. If you prefer a shorter quarter-mile hike, the road passes the signed Blue Mountain Nature Trail en route to the trailhead.
Blue Mountain Nature Trail
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Activities
Dog Walking
Horseback Riding
Wildlife Watching
National Recreation Trail Details
Length: 0.5 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Nature Trail
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: 20 minutes southwest of Missoula in the Lolo Natio
County: Missoula
State: MT
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
-
Average Grade: 8%
Maximum Grade: 10%
Elevation High: 4100 Feet
Elevation Low: 4100 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 24 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil, compacted
Year Designated: 1978
