Missoula Lake Trail (108) is an alpine lake in a classic cirque basin. The Montana/Idaho State Line Divide dominates the scenery to the West. There are lots of camping sites. Rainbow trout in the lake, but hard to catch.
This scenic trail follows the water's edge where the Missouri River winds its' way through sheer cliffs. Although the trail grade is generally level there are a few steeper sections under 100 yards long. Please note also a portion of this trail proceeds over rocky terrain.
Missouri River Canyon Trail is level along the river in the woods, 2 miles one way. Start at Meriwether Picnic ground, reached by boat. Hike south to Fields Gulch and beyond onto higher level viewpoint. Views of river and limestone cliffs and formations.
Monarch Creek Trail (362) length is 3.5 miles. The trail begins at Forest Road 4140 and ends at Junction Trail 329. Area Maps are the Helena National Forest Visitor Map and USGS Map1: Bison Mountain, Township 8N; Range 6W; Section 30.
The length of Montgomery Park Trail is 7.6 miles. The trail begins at Township 8N, R 2W, Section 2 Crystal Creek Trailhead and ends at McClellan Creek Trail 302. Area maps are the Helena National Forest Visitor Map, the Elkhorn Mountains Travel and Recreation Map, and USGS Map1 Casey Peak.
Monture Hahn Trail (27) is the main trail up Monture Creek, over Hahn Pass and down to Youngs Creek where they form the headwaters of the South Fork of the Flathead River. It's realatively flat till it climbs over the pass.
Monument Ridge Trail (339) is park of the Deep Creek Figre 8 Loop National Recreation Trail. The first 1.1 miles can be driven in a 4x4 or other high clearance vehicle. The last 1.6 miles is very steep and rough even for hiking. The recommended season of use is early summer to mid-autumn.
Moore Lake Trail (55) is a drive to alpine lake with handicapped access toilets and fishing peir as well. There's an easy half mile hike along the north side of the lake. There's fair fishing for Eastern Brooke adn Cutthroat Trout.
Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail (30) has been listed as a National Recreation Trail for many years. It is a popular family hiking trail about 2 miles in length with an easy to moderate grade to the falls area. Morrell Falls is a series of cascades, the longest of which is about 100 feet.
Mortimer Gulch Trail (252) leads to Mortimer Gulch, which is approximately 7 miles and is predominantly open with scattered forest stands of aspen, Douglas-fir and lodgeple pine. Large aspen groves dominate the lower reaches of the gulch. The trail is moderately steep most of the way.
Moser Creek/Bozeman Creek Trail offers mountain bike opportunities in summer months and cross-country skiing in the winter. The trail travels from from Moser Creek to Leverich Canyon. This trail is not groomed.
The Mount Frazier-Chicken Coulee Trail (153) is a long trail traversing the front range of the Rocky Mountains where the mountains meet the plains. The trail always offers good views to the west, to the plains, and along the high walls and peak of the Front.
Mount Hefty Trail (15) provides an outstanding view of Canada and Glacier National Park. The elevation gain on this trail is 3,260 feet. Special attractions include Thoma Lookout, Mt. Heft, and the Canadian border. The distance from Columbia Falls is 53 miles.
Mt. Marston National Recreation Trail (361) is an ample day hike with a moderate climb to the lookout. Scenic vistas of Glacier National Park, Dickey Lake, and the Tobacco Valley will reward the hiker.
