WELLNESS IN MISSOULA

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RATTLESNAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND WILDERNESS This 60,000-acre wilderness complex to the north of Missoula offers a variety of hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and bicycling opportunities on developed trails.

PATTEE CANYON RECREATION AREA A favorite Missoula recreation area for years, this 3,200-acre spot has an abundance of ponderosa pines and a network of scenic trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding.

BLUE MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA This 4,900-acre area offers offroad trails for hikers, equestrians, bicyclists and ATV enthusiasts. There are also two wheelchair accessible loops plus handicap parking and restrooms. Find breathtaking views on this 41mile trail system and a forest-fire lookout at road’s end.

CLARK FORK RIVER The Clark Fork River runs straight through the heart of Missoula, making it easily accessible for locals and visitors.

BLACKFOOT RIVER The Blackfoot River has become one of the state’s most popular due in part to its beautiful natural setting and the fame gained from the novella and film A River Runs Through It.

BITTERROOT VALLEY AND RIVER Western Montana’s Bitterroot River runs 75 miles south-to-north through the Bitterroot Valley and Missoula.

 CLARK FORK RIVER, DOWNTOWN MISSOULA. TAYLAR ROBBINS

RELAX AND RESET IN MISSOULA

The perfect getaway for wellness-focused travelers.

Recharge and reconnect with the things you love in Missoula, where wellness is ingrained in the way we live, work, play, eat and explore. We nourish ourselves, body and soul, by supporting local farmers, ranchers, bakers and creators at every meal. We stretch our legs every chance we get, whether that means a quick walk along the river or a full day hitting the trails by foot, bike or even horseback. When it comes to relaxation, there’s something to soothe your stress around every corner—spas, spin classes, SUP yoga on the river, sensory deprivation float tanks, you name it.

At the end of the day, a getaway to Missoula should never leave you feeling drained or in need of a “detox”—quite the opposite, in fact. Missoula is the detox, and wellness is part of our culture.

It doesn’t matter if you’re trekking up mountains or kicking back on the river—we can all do our part to protect Missoula and the surrounding area by recreating responsibly. That means staying on designated trails, respecting the people and wildlife around you, and leaving no trace. For more information visit DESTINATIONMISSOULA.ORG/RECREATERESPONSIBLY.

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