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Lower Blue Mountain Loop
Hiking Trail
Moderate
4.9 mi
1,016 ft
Explore the maze of great trails at Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain is a fabulous spot at which to enjoy a quick fix of nature. The trails feel remarkably quiet but they sit amazingly close to Missoula, and accessing them couldn't be much easier. There is ample parking at the foot of Blue Mountain and it's also not super hard to bike from Missoula, so access is simple regardless of how you do it.
The trails at Blue Mountain are well signposted, and are numbered rather than named. This slightly unromantic approach to labelling makes navigation a simple, if somewhat dry experience!
There are virtually infinite trail combinations at Blue Mountain, but the loop we've drawn here is a nice way to start your exploration. If you check FATMAP and realise you've gone off route then it really doesn't matter - just use the line here as a guide and explore as you wish. All of the trails at Blue Mountain are well maintained and simple to travel and move through, so enjoy the process of discovering them as they lead you through forests and meadows. The views from the trail are exceptional and having seen them you'll understand why Montana is referred to as "Big Sky Country".
One thing to bear in mind is that Blue Mountain is not just a hiking destination - it's also popular with bikers and ATVers, so be aware of other users on the trails at all times.
If, after enjoying this sample of what Blue Mountain has to offer you want to explore further, check out our route to the mountain's summit [here]( Written by Charlie Boscoe
Blue Mountain is a fabulous spot at which to enjoy a quick fix of nature. The trails feel remarkably quiet but they sit amazingly close to Missoula, and accessing them couldn't be much easier. There is ample parking at the foot of Blue Mountain and it's also not super hard to bike from Missoula, so access is simple regardless of how you do it.
The trails at Blue Mountain are well signposted, and are numbered rather than named. This slightly unromantic approach to labelling makes navigation a simple, if somewhat dry experience!
There are virtually infinite trail combinations at Blue Mountain, but the loop we've drawn here is a nice way to start your exploration. If you check FATMAP and realise you've gone off route then it really doesn't matter - just use the line here as a guide and explore as you wish. All of the trails at Blue Mountain are well maintained and simple to travel and move through, so enjoy the process of discovering them as they lead you through forests and meadows. The views from the trail are exceptional and having seen them you'll understand why Montana is referred to as "Big Sky Country".
One thing to bear in mind is that Blue Mountain is not just a hiking destination - it's also popular with bikers and ATVers, so be aware of other users on the trails at all times.
If, after enjoying this sample of what Blue Mountain has to offer you want to explore further, check out our route to the mountain's summit [here]( Written by Charlie Boscoe
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