Missoula Riverfront Trail System — Missoula area

120

min visit

This scenic 12-mile multi-use pathway winds along the Clark Fork River and connects downtown to outlying recreation areas, offering accessible hiking and biking with mountain views and wildlife sightings. A quintessential way to experience Missoula's outdoor-adventure culture year-round.

Visiting Missoula Riverfront Trail System: FAQs

How long does a visit to Missoula Riverfront Trail System take?

⌄

Plan for about 2 hours at Missoula Riverfront Trail System.

When is the best time to visit Missoula Riverfront Trail System?

⌄

Early morning (7–9 AM) on a weekday in July or August, when the light is perfect, crowds are thin, and the air still carries the cool of night.

Want to visit Missoula Riverfront Trail System?

Get a custom day-by-day itinerary including this attraction.

Plan Your Missoula area Trip

Missoula area Itineraries

Grain, River, and Grit: Two Slow Days in Missoula

2 days · 4 stops

Grizzlies, Grain, and Granite: 3 Days in Missoula

3 days · 8 stops

Rivers, Ridgelines & Reading Light: 3 Days Solo in Missoula

3 days · 9 stops

Golden Hours in the Valley: Two Slow Days in Missoula

2 days · 4 stops

More Attractions in Missoula area

Draught Works Brewery & Fort Missoula Brewery District

landmark

Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

national-park

Smokejumper Center

landmark

The Depot at Fort Missoula Historic Site & Museum

historic-site

University of Montana Campus & International Wildlife Film Festival

landmark

← Explore Missoula area All destinations