Wild Montana

06/04/2026

In honor of National Trails Day this weekend, get outside and give back to the trails that give us so much.

Join Wild Montana for stewardship projects and guided hikes happening across the state:

• Lava Lake Trail Maintenance Day (Bozeman)

• CDT Trail Maintenance – Pete Sorini & National Trails Day (Butte)

• Big Snowy Mountains Hike (Ryegate)

• Junior Trail Ambassador Day (Bozeman)

• Paine Gulch Trail Maintenance Day (Monarch)

• Canyon Creek Trail Maintenance Day (Hamilton)

• Big Creek Trail Maintenance Day (Livingston)

Whether you're looking to hike, volunteer, or connect with fellow public lands enthusiasts, there's an event for you this weekend.
Visit our upcoming events page to learn more and register.

Happy National Trails Day! 🌲🥾

Wild Montana and our local chapters host events across the state. See what we have coming up!

06/03/2026

Join us tonight at 6 PM at Sunny’s Burgers in Whitefish to learn about volunteer opportunities with Wild Montana’s Flathead-Kootenai Chapter.

Interested in trail work, becoming a trail ambassador in the Jewel Basin, or helping lead wilderness walks? We’ll be sharing ways to get involved locally and across Northwest Montana while connecting with others who care about public lands and stewardship.

📍 Sunny’s Burgers
6185 U.S. 93 South, Whitefish, MT

06/03/2026

Late Friday, President Trump repealed two longstanding executive orders that have guided how motorized recreation is managed on public lands for more than 50 years.

These rules helped land managers balance motorized access with protections for wildlife habitat, clean water, public safety, and quiet recreation across national forests, BLM lands, and national parks.

Travel management is how public lands continue working for everyone. Repealing these orders could increase user conflict, threaten wildlife habitat and watersheds, and create uncertainty for how public lands are managed moving forward.

We’re looking closely at what this could mean for Montana’s public lands and will continue sharing updates as we learn more.

06/01/2026

Your Trail of the Week is Refrigerator Canyon!

True to its name, this narrow canyon stays noticeably cooler on hot summer days, thanks to its steep rock walls and dense tree cover.

A steady climb leads hikers through dramatic stone formations and quiet forest before connecting to ridgelines with sweeping views of the Helena Valley. Close to town but rich in rugged character, Refrigerator Canyon is a local favorite for a quick or long, refreshing adventure.

Trail of the Week is sponsored by Oboz Footwear: Born of Bozeman, unified by hiking.

Tucked into the cliffs just outside Helena, Refrigerator Canyon is a rewarding escape for hikers.

05/28/2026

Have you Considered Becoming a Member of Wild Montana?

Thanks to our friends at Oboz Footwear, we've got an opportunity for you to become a member this May AND sport some new kicks.

All new members in the month of May who join at $25 or more will receive any entry to win a pair of Oboz hiking boots.

Winner will be announced June 4th!

Join today:

05/27/2026

Blackstar BrewPub Pint Night!

Do you love the Jewel Basin? Drop in to Blackstar BrewPub Tonight from 5 - 8 p.m., to learn about Wild Montana's summer volunteer opportunities in the Jewel.

Our project leaders will be on hand to discuss how you can get involved with user education, recreation monitoring, and trail work. Proceeds from every beer sold are donated to help us keep the Jewel wild!

05/26/2026

Ready to take your hiking to the next level this summer?

Join the Flathead-Kootenai Chapter for a free evening covering route planning, what to pack, safety, and climbing basics to help you feel confident heading into peak-bagging season.

Free event. Limited seating: RSVP to save your spot!

The Flathead-Kootenai Chapter is hosting an informational presentation to help the outdoor community get excited and prepared for peak-bagging season. Chris Rost will be discussing topics like…

05/21/2026

Turns out if you leave lodgepole regrowth alone long enough, it starts trying to become the trail.

Last week, our volunteer trail crew headed near the North Fork of the Blackfoot to tackle thick regrowth from the 2017 North Fork Fire that was slowly swallowing sections of the Lake Creek and Lake Mountain trails whole. After brushing about two miles of trail, hikers and riders can once again tell the difference between the trail and the forest.

Big thanks to this crew for putting in the work and keeping these trails open, and accessible. Montana’s public lands stay usable because folks like this show up.

05/18/2026

Your Trail of the Week: Hollowtop Lake

Tucked in the southwest Montana mountains, Hollowtop Lake sits beneath the towering peaks of the To***co Root Mountains!

The trail climbs through pine forest and alpine meadows before opening to a crystal-clear lake framed by rugged rock and big sky views.

Whether backpacking, hiking or horseback riding, it’s unlikely to encounter many other people on this 9.4 mile trail making it a rewarding destination for those seeking solitude and sweeping mountain vistas.

Trail Details-
Total distance: 8.8 miles
Elevation gain: 2,469 feet
Highest elevation: 8,584 feet
Nearest town: Pony

Trail of the Week is Sponsored by Oboz Footwear :
Born of Bozeman, unified by hiking 🥾

Tucked in the southwest Montana mountains, Hollowtop Lake sits beneath the towering peaks of the To***co Root Mountains.

05/14/2026

Last summer, millions of acres of federal public land were nearly put on the auction block. Montanans and Americans across the country spoke up, and together we pushed back.

Now, the Public Lands Integrity Act would help ensure any future attempt to sell public lands faces real public process and transparency.

84% of Montana voters support keeping public lands in public hands. It’s time for our leaders to back those words with action.

Tell Senators Daines & Sheehy to support the Public Lands Integrity Act:

Take Action Here:

Your voice carries weight, and together, our voices serve as a formidable force for protecting public lands and waters. Speak up so we can keep Montana wild.