Wild Montana

Mill Creek Trail is a scenic hike nestled in the Bitterroot Mountains near Hamilton. The trail follows a creek through a breathtaking canyon in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, featuring cascading waterfalls just 3.5 miles into your hike, rugged cliffs, and towering pines lining the way. Ideal for hiking, fishing, or trail running, it offers year-round beauty and a good chan...

The Department of the Interior wants to hear your thoughts. That’s what it says, anyway. DOI is in the process of conducting a “review” of the wilderness stewardship policies at the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service. And because the administration is so deeply committed to soliciting public input, they’re giving the public 60...

Gibraltar Ridge Trail offers a strenuous hike into the Ten Lakes Basin area—perfect for experienced hikers. The 10-mile out-and-back trek rewards adventurers with stunning views of surrounding Wilderness Study and Inventoried Roadless Areas. On a clear day, hikers can take in the Whitefish Range, Galton Range, Tobacco Valley, Cabinet Mountains, Canadian Rockies, and Glacier N...

Did you know the Montana Supreme Court protects our constitutional rights? These rights include public access to public lands and waters and our right to clean air, clean water, and healthy public lands. Montanans elect seven justices to serve on the Montana Supreme Court. This year, there is one open seat and two candidates: Justice Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson. Let’s take a clos...

This challenging trail traverses through dense forest and quiet basins before steadily gaining elevation toward the prominent summit of Stryker Peak. The final push offers expansive views across northwest Montana, making the effort well worth it for those seeking a more remote adventure. To learn more about Stryker Peak Trail and Wild Montana’s work protecting wild places, vi...