Island Range Chapter

North Central Montana

Spring can bring lots of rain quickly and a quickly melting snowpack, which is a great time to photograph Memorial Falls in the Little Belt Mountains of Central Montana. (photo by Kevin League)
Spring can bring lots of rain quickly and a quickly melting snowpack, which is a great time to photograph Memorial Falls in the Little Belt Mountains of Central Montana. (photo by Kevin League)

About the Island Range Chapter

The Island Range Chapter supports Wild Montana’s mission by providing community outreach and education that inspire residents of Cascade, Teton, Chouteau, Fergus, Meagher, and adjacent counties to protect wild public lands and waters in the north-central region of the state, including the Rocky Mountain Front, Little Belts, Big Snowy Mountains, and prairie wildlands.

Contact Us

The Island Range Chapter meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. All are welcome! For more information, email island.range@wildmontana.org.

How We Help Keep Montana Wild

Organizing events and programs

The Island Range Chapter provides nearly monthly programs on topics such as bear safety, wildlife of the Little Belts, history of the Sluice Boxes State Park, the Corps of Discovery, and more. We also host a number of Wilderness Walks that put people on important landscapes and help them foster a love of wild places.

By supporting the work of Wild Montana in our area

The Island Range chapter makes its voice heard. We speak up for wild places in our own backyard. That includes supporting the restoration of the Middle Fork Judith River.

Chapter Board

President: Sara Buley
Vice President: Tiffany Grundel
Secretary: Amy Pearson
Chapter Representative: Camille Consolvo
Treasurer: Dave Wilsey
Members: Dan Bennett, Mike Enk, Gerry Jennings, Peter Johnson, Ralph Knapp, Sarah Mizener, Andrew Stucker, Mike Smith, Haley Schwarz, Peggy Wilson, Audrey Kross

Upcoming Events

Sun Canyon Hike

Central / North Central Montana

NEAREST TOWN: AUGUSTA | DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
The Rocky Mountain Front humbles visitors with revelations of human and geologic history. Carved by the Sun River, Sun Canyon showcases the power of water and is home to many pictographs from the area's earliest inhabitants. We'll respectfully visit these pictographs as our trek progresses alongside the river's crystal clear waters. Then, we'll backtrack to Wagner Basin to see the skull tree, Castle Reef, and Sawtooth Mountain.

Free

Falls Creek Hike: Waterfalls and Vistas along the Front

Central / North Central Montana

NEAREST TOWN: AUGUSTA | DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
Experience spring wildflowers and towering mountain views along the Rocky Mountain Front. This mostly level, five-mile hike takes off from Dearborn Canyon and follows a trail up Falls Creek that, until 2019, was not accessible to the public. We'll visit two waterfalls and discuss how grassroots conservation groups have pulled together to ensure access to special places along the Rocky Mountain Front.

Free

Birding at Giant Springs State Park

Central / North Central Montana

NEAREST TOWN: GREAT FALLS| DIFFICULTY: EASY
Join Wild Montana and Upper Missouri Breaks Audubon for a birding adventure at Giant Springs State Park. While meandering the lovely park's trails, we'll keep our ears and eyes peeled for raptors, song birds, and whatever else flies our way. Beginning birders are encouraged to join. Binoculars and field guides will be available for borrowing.

Free

Sluice Boxes State Park Hike

Central / North Central Montana

NEAREST TOWN: BELT| DIFFICULTY: STRENUOUS
The views at Sluice Boxes State Park are tough to beat. Hiking through the canyon carved by Belt Creek is an inspiring experience. Highlights include views of cave-pocketed limestone cliffs, resident bald eagles, and archaeological artifacts from past mining. Our hike will follow the upper trail, which means wonderful views into the canyon and none of the creek crossings found on lower routes. This out-and-back hike includes some steep pitches and dramatic exposure at the start (and end) before leveling off to a more relaxed stroll.

Free

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