Free Hikes and Missoula Outdoors Events
Missoula Outdoors is a club and community of people of all ages and of all origins that hosts outdoor events like hiking trips and river floats lead by local organizers! We are an inclusive group! Everyone is welcome!
Questions and Suggestions:
BitterrootBackpacking@gmail.com
732-272-6878
Ch-paa-qn Peak Climb
Saturday July 18th 9:00 AM
Meet at the Bluebird Mountain Preserve Trailhead to Carpool to the Trailhead
What to expect:
- Hosted by Amy Winder of Missoula Outdoors
- Hike along the south ridge of the peak! This hike involves bouldering which means we will be on all fours ascending, then descending, a field of large broken rocks.
- Ascend 2000 feet in 3.5 miles (7 mile round trip).
- Open to the Missoula Outdoors Facebook Group.
- About 5 - 7 hrs.
- Panoramic views of the Nine Mile Valley
Backcountry Tea: Morrell Falls in the Lolo National Forest
Friday, July 24th 9:30 AM
Meet at the Morrell Falls Trailhead
What to expect:
- Hosted by Luke Hayduk of Bitterroot Backpacking and Missoula Outdoors.
- Easy-rated hike with 5.5 mi and less than 500 ft elevation gain round trip.
- Hike to Morrell Falls and have tea there!
- About 5 hrs round trip.
- Blodgett Canyon is a must-do hike when visiting Missoula/Bitterroot Valley!
Men's Mental Health Awareness Hike to Canyon Lake in the Bitterroot NF
Sunday August 16th, 2026
Meet at the Canyon Creek Trailhead at 9:30 am
What to expect:
- Hosted by Luke Hayduk
- This hike is for anyone who wants to help raise awareness for Men's mental health, is a Man who wants to improve their mental health, or is a friend/ally of men who want to raise awareness and improve their mental health.
- 10 mi with 2660 ft of elevation gain.
- Will have a fast a slow hiking group.
- Planning to spend at least 1 hr at the lake. Will bring at least 1 packraft.
- Fishermen and fisherwomen are welcome!