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View all of Shining Mountains Chapter’s upcoming group outings in western Montana below.

 

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Field Trip: Rock Creek Aquatic Invertebrates

Western Montana MT

REGISTRATION OPEN
NEAREST TOWN: CLINTON | DIFFICULTY: EASY
Join us for a hands-on learning experience in the Sapphire Mountains along Rock Creek. We'll take a short walk to the creek’s riffles, where we'll use kick nets to reveal the underwater life of aquatic invertebrates. Participants will utilize the tools of the aquatic entomologist to see the critters that make this a blue ribbon trout stream. After collecting, observing, and releasing the critters back to their home water, we'll discuss what makes Rock Creek a climate refuge and how the surrounding wilderness areas foster connectivity on land and by water.

Free

Primm Meadow Ramble

Western Montana MT

NEAREST TOWN: BONNER | DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
Join us for a mellow hike to Primm Meadow, where we'll enjoy exploring 100 acres of old ponderosa pine forest along the West Fork of Gold Creek, returning to the trailhead after lunch.

Free

Jumbo Saddle Wildflower Walk

Western Montana MT

NEAREST TOWN: MISSOULA | DIFFICULTY: EASY
In the springtime, Mount Jumbo is a beloved destination of Missoulians for good reason. Sun-kissed aspects burst with arrowleaf balsamroot and the lupine stand just as tall as their colors are vibrant. Join us for a moderate loop hike where we'll pause to take in the beauty of spring's wildflowers and teach you what's what.

Free

Rattlesnake Loop Hike

Western Montana MT

NEAREST TOWN: MISSOULA | DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
Spring into summer with a hike in the Rattlesnake. From the Sawmill Gulch trailhead, we'll hike the Fenceline Trail to an overlook of the Grant Creek drainage. From there, we'll loop back on one of two trails depending on our timeline and desires. This outing is part of the Shining Mountain Chapter's Spring into Summer event.

Free

Mt. Sentinel Loop Hike

Western Montana MT

NEAREST TOWN: MISSOULA | DIFFICULTY: EXTREMELY STRENUOUS
Spring into summer with an iconic Missoula hike: Mt. Sentinel. Our 6.4-mile loop will include strides aside the Clark Fork, a climb up the Hellgate Canyon Trail, and an eventual summit of Mt. Sentinel. This outing is part of the Shining Mountain Chapter's Spring into Summer event.

Free

North Hills Invasive Species ID & Pull

Western Montana MT

NEAREST TOWN: MISSOULA | DIFFICULTY: EASY
Learn about the invasive species taking root in Missoula's North Hills! We'll take a short stroll from the Sunlight Trailhead on Duncan Drive, identifying Dalmatian toadflax, spotted knapweed, and leafy spurge. Along the way, we'll discuss the problems these invasive species pose to the ecosystem. Then, we'll get our hands dirty by pulling and bagging knapweed to remove from the landscape.

Free
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