Missoula, Montana is an active university town rich in character set in
the midst of stunning scenery. The city lies at the hub of five merging
valleys and surrounded on all sides by mountain ranges. The Clark Fork,
Rattlesnake, and Bitterroot Rivers converge near the city center, where
the streets are lined with historic buildings and residences from the
National Register. A short distance in any direction leads to national
forests and wilderness areas. Outdoor activities abound in the area! Now
in its fourth edition, Day Hikes Around Missoula, Montana includes an
excellent collection of 102 day hikes within a 100-mile radius of the
city. While many hikes are located within the city itself, most are
found in the surrounding valleys, mountains, and national forests.
Destinations include both popular and remote trails, from easy nature
walks to high-elevation overlooks with expansive vistas across Missoula
and its mountain ranges. Highlights include several dramatic waterfalls,
stream-fed canyons, fertile valleys flanked by mountains, hot springs,
suspension bridges, and historic sites from the Lewis and Clark
voyage.The author has written extensively on Montana hiking trails and
has personally hiked all of these trails. The author's other Rocky
Mountain hiking guides include Day Hikes Around Bozeman, Day Hikes In
the Beartooth Mountains, Day Hikes In Yellowstone National Park, and Day
Hikes In the Grand Tetons. The majority of Stone's 24 hiking guides are
in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th editions.
