Join a Wilderness Walk

See a new side of Montana’s wildlands

Since our first Wilderness Walk in 1960, thousands have joined our volunteer leaders on outings in every corner of the state.

What started with 14 hikers in the Crazy Mountains has grown into a summer-long celebration for hundreds of participants to share their love for the wildlands that make Montana so special. There’s something for everyone, and you’re invited to be a part of it.

 

Every Wilderness Walk is a chance to …
  • Explore brand-new places or see old favorites through new eyes.
  • Learn about the history and ecology of Montana’s prairie, forests, mountains, and rivers.
  • Connect with other folks who share an abiding love for our wild places.
  • Become part of the Wild Montana community.

Our 2024 Wilderness Walks Program

Registration for each Wilderness Walk begins one month before the day of the Walk. Register for a Walk by selecting the event in the calendar below and using the “Register Here” button on that Walk’s event page. Consider registration closed 24 hours before the event. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact Sonny Mazzullo at smazzullo@wildmontana.org.

 

Please Note:

  • Dogs are not allowed in fairness to fellow walkers and wildlife.
  • Firearms are not permitted, but bring bear spray if needed.
  • All personal gear, food, and water are your responsibility. Please be sure you’re properly equipped with extra layers of clothing for abrupt weather changes.
  • Be sure to plan adequate travel time so you’re at the meeting place at the appointed hour. Road conditions could slow you down, so please plan accordingly.
  • For the safety of the entire group, please only sign up for Wilderness Walks that you are confident match your physical abilities.
  • After signing up, you’ll receive your walk leader’s contact information. You can follow up with them with any questions you may have about logistics or the difficulty of the walk.
  • Walks are free to join, thanks to the generosity of our volunteer walk leaders. Please respect their efforts – only sign up for walks you honestly plan to join, and be sure to communicate if you’ve had an unexpected change in your plans.

Read frequently asked questions here

 

Difficulty Ratings

The difficulty ratings below are our best attempt to categorize the expected challenge level of a hike. Of course, every individual’s ability and energy levels are unique. Please be conservative when self-selecting an appropriate outing. If you need more information about the challenge associated with a walk to make an informed decision, contact Sonny at smazzullo@wildmontana.org, and he will work with you.

Easy
3 miles or less; mostly level ground or only slight incline

Moderate
4–6 miles and/or 500’–1000′ of elevation gain

Strenuous
7–10 miles and/or 1,000’–2,000′ elevation gain

Extremely Strenuous
10+ miles and/or > 2,000′ elevation gain

 

To view all the Wilderness Walks in a specific area of the state, select the region on this map.

Otherwise, explore the calendar below to find outings by date.

 

Calendar of Events

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Flesher Pass Snowshoe

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Ranch Creek Trail Snowshoe

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GPS Training for Wilderness Travel

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Looking Glass – Two Medicine Valley Snowshoe

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King of the Little Belts Snowshoe

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Skidway Spring Snowshoe

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Clearwater River Walk

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