Located in northwestern Montana, Flathead Lake is actually the largest natural freshwater lake in the western U.S. (outside of Alaska). It edges out Lake Tahoe by surface area, though not by volume (Tahoe is significantly deeper). At over 27 miles … Read More
I found this trail the night before we planned to go hiking. It was actually a last-ditch attempt to find an alternate trail. With temperatures soaring into the mid-90s to start the month of August, we weren’t keen on a … Read More
Named for a 19th-century Kootenai chief, Mt. Aeneas is the crown of Flathead National Forest’s Jewel Basin. With some 35 miles of trails and 27 jewel-toned, alpine lakes, the Jewel Basin is one of the most popular hiking areas in … Read More
Bluebird Basin is located in Kootenai National Forest’s Ten Lakes Scenic Area, a 15,000-acre swath of backcountry along the northern perimeter of the Whitefish Range. Bounded by the Canadian border, the area is named for the many alpine lakes scattered … Read More
Nasukoin Mountain is the tallest peak in Montana’s Whitefish Range, standing at 8,086 feet. Its summit can be reached via the #375 trail, which offers gorgeous views for most of the trek. The trail also offers a second summit up … Read More
The hike up to Strawberry Lake is short and without much in the way of elevation gain. Consequently, it’s everything you’d expect from such a trail – more moderately trafficked and altogether not overly exciting. That said, if you’re looking … Read More
First, this is an absolutely amazing hike, and one of our favorites from our time in northwest Montana thus far. That said, this is for sure a lesser known route, and it should be noted that there is no official … Read More
One of Glacier National Park’s biggest draws is the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Completed in 1933, it was one of the National Park Service’s first major efforts to cater to motor vehicle tourism. Named after neighboring Going-to-the-Sun Mountain, the road stretches roughly … Read More
Grant Ridge was recommended to us by our AirBnb host. If not for her recommendation, we probably never would have heard of this trail as there was very little information out there regarding the hike. Located in the northern half … Read More
If you find yourself visiting the Flathead Valley and love hiking, Ousel Peak (trail #331) is an absolute must-do! Ousel Peak is in the northern part of the Flathead Range, towering at 7,157’ feet above the Great Bear Wilderness. The … Read More
