Montana
Looking for the best backpacking in Montana? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Montana. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Backpacking Spots in and near Montana
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Superior, Montana
Diamond Lake and Cliff Lake Trail
5.02.82 mi / 692 ft gainDiamond Lake and Cliff Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Superior, Montana.Read more -
Superior, Montana
Heart and Pearl Lakes Trail
5.07.66 mi / 1850 ft gainHeart and Pearl Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Superior, Montana.Read more -
Helena, Montana
Continental Divide Trail: MacDonald Pass to Priest Pass
5.010.8 mi / 2500 ft gainThe CDT trail is a popular trail with thru-hikers, and is considered one of the three Crown Jewels. The Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail being the other two. This section of the Continental Divide Trail starts 25-minutes to the West of Helena just off Highway 12 at the CDNST Trailhe...Read more -
Libby, Montana
Granite Lake
5.011.06 mi / 1673 ft gainGranite Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Libby, Montana.Read more -
Thompson Falls, Montana
Blossom Lakes Trail
4.05.73 mi / 1299 ft gainBlossom Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Saltese, Montana.Read more -
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Beehive Basin Trail No. 40
5.07.01 mi / 1601 ft gainBeehive Basin Trail No. 40 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Sky, Montana.Read more -
Libby, Montana
Leigh Lake Trail #132
5.02.66 mi / 1339 ft gainLeigh Lake Trail #132 is a short, but difficult hike. With the elevation gain greater than 1300 feet, you'll get quite the workout -- keep this in mind if thinking about brining small kids or pets. In fact, there are sections where you may be climbing up on all fours. Along the route, you'll pass...Read more -
Browning, Montana
The Garden Wall
15.16 mi / 3944 ft gainThe Garden Wall Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near West Glacier, Montana.Read more -
Flathead County, Montana
Boulder Pass Trail: Kintla Lake to Boulder Pass
35.06 mi / 5600 ft gainGlacier National Park is often touted as one of the best places in the whole USA when it comes to hiking and backpacking, natural scenery and wildlife encounters. With tons of trails to choose from (over 700 miles at last count), it can obviously be tough to decide where exactly you want to explo...Read more -
Cooke City-Silver Gate, Montana
Rock Island Lake Trail
6.86 mi / 771 ft gainRock Island Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Cooke City, Montana.Read more