Montana’s lakes and rivers are spectacular, and luckily, we’ve got plenty of trails winding their way around most of them so you can enjoy the scenery to the fullest. And there’s something particularly pleasant about a river trail that leaves you feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Missoula’s Milwaukee Trail takes you straight to the Clark Fork River, and it’s a fun hike for all ages and skill levels.

The Milwaukee Trail loosely follows the former Milwaukee Road railroad bed.
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It's about 3.8 miles in length and is rated moderate in difficulty. However, most will agree it's a good hike for families as long as the little ones can handle the length.
The majority of the trail is riverfront, which is nice and peaceful...
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...and it's especially gorgeous in the fall.
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Missoula gets some incredible fall foliage, and there's still plenty of time left to enjoy it.
The trail eventually gets a little more urban, joining Missoula's Riverfront Trail and the Kim Williams Trailhead.
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There's no better way to see this part of Missoula than on foot.
The Clark Fork River is the largest river by volume in Montana.
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It flows over 300 miles from its source to the Idaho border, and this trail offers a nice up-close-and-personal look.

We’re lucky to have so many incredible rivers here in the Treasure State.

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