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♥ FeaturedSaturday Group Run
Saturdays, 8:00am
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
New here? Start with these.
Just moved to Missoula, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
♥ FeaturedLed Trips & Skills Clinics
Leader-led climbs, scrambles & skills clinics
Western Montana ranges
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
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Monday Run Club
Mondays, 7:00am (May–Oct) · 3 or 5 mi
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
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Tuesday Track
Tuesdays, 6:00pm (5:30pm in winter) · coached
Dornblaser Track, University of Montana
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
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Wednesday Wild Miles
Wednesdays, 6:00pm · 4–6 mi, varying start
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Trail Run Community
Group trail runs + trail-work community
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
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Thursday Night Ride
Thursdays, 6:00pm — new riders welcome
Varies (around Missoula)
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Women’s MTB Rides
Women’s rides, Tuesday evenings (beginner–intermediate)
Rotating trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Paced for the slowest rider, with regrouping.
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Community Group Rides
Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition
Seasonal community rides — see calendar
Rotating trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Trail Work & Dig Days
Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition
Seasonal dig days + social
Local trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Women’s Clinics & Group Rides
Clinics & group rides (women / girls / non-binary)
Rotating
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Road Group Rides
Seasonal road group rides — see schedule
Varies
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Community Climbs & Clinics
Intro clinics, community nights & seasonal comps
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Indoor — a reliable winter option.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Monthly Presentations
Monthly presentations + round-table
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Climbing & Skills Classes
University of Montana Outdoor Program
Rock climbing & skills classes + trips
UM Fitness & Recreation Center
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Hikes, Scrambles & Peaks
Leader-led hikes, scrambles & peak trips
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyCost variesSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Hands on the Land
Volunteer trail building, restoration & weed pulls
Protected lands around Missoula
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
No experience needed — real land stewardship.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Volunteer Trail Crew
Volunteer trail-work projects (front- to backcountry)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Trail Stewardship Days
Volunteer trail-work days (summer)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Backpacking & Trips
University of Montana Outdoor Program
Backpacking, rafting & mountaineering trips (year-round)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
Student-focused but a major newcomer funnel.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Naturalist Walks
Montana Natural History Center
Guided nature walks & Master Naturalist outings
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Community Nordic Skiing
Groomed trails (Pattee Canyon, Rattlesnake, Lolo Pass) + winter community
Pattee Canyon / Rattlesnake / Lolo Pass
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Lessons & Citizen Events
Winter lessons & citizen ski events
Pattee Canyon & area trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Avalanche Awareness & Forecasts
West Central Montana Avalanche Center
Winter forecasts + free awareness talks
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeWinter
Start here before any backcountry travel — confirm current site.
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Backcountry Community & Education
Backcountry advocacy, education & community (winter)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeWinter
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Guided Paddling & Lessons
Guided raft / kayak / SUP / packraft + lessons (summer)
Blackfoot, Clark Fork & Bitterroot rivers
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Kayak Classes & Alberton Gorge
University of Montana Outdoor Program
Kayak skills classes + Alberton Gorge trips (summer)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Chapter Meetings & Events
WestSlope Chapter, Trout Unlimited
Monthly chapter meetings + conservation events
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Coldwater conservation + a welcoming on-ramp to local fly fishing.
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
River Cleanup & Restoration
WestSlope Chapter, Trout Unlimited
Clark Fork restoration & volunteer days
Area rivers
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Fly-Tying & Casting Classes
Fly-tying nights & casting classes (off-season)
The Missoulian Angler (S. Higgins)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Bird Walks & Field Trips
Guided bird walks & field trips
Rotating locations
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Monthly Programs
Monthly programs & meetings (Sep–May)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree