The North Peak Loop Trail is on the mountain north of the parking lot below the saddle; the Jumbo Peak Trail or "backbone trail" headed south is an entirely different beast. If you would like to strengthen those hiking muscles, enjoy native floral and fauna,...More

Less popular than the "M" train and Mount Sentinel, but just as beautiful of views of the city and surrounding areas. Take a short hike up to the "L" or a longer hike to the top of the mountain. The top actually starts a long...More

This was my first time going to Mt Jumbo and I loved it it is not until you are up on it you realize how small we are. Spent 3 hrs. up there planning on going back when it reopens to the public

Make sure to bring water if it's hot! It's a nice place for a stroll and it's not too tough of a hike. We saw some deer and other hikers told us there are elk in the winter too.

Missoulians and guests have a great opportunity to trek easily up the North Trail to enjoy the view heading up, and looking down from the top. Hikers will see all the wildflowers as they bloom at every elevation and critters large and small.

This is a great time to visit the Missoula City Open Space starting at the dirt parking lot and trail access kiosk near the end of Lincoln Hills Drive. The lupine, bitterroot, penstemon, cushion buckwheat, Indian paintbrush, and many other flowers are blooming now, and...More