Wildflower Hiking, Peaceful Packraft Float, Bring Your Dog!
Overview
Wildflower Hiking, Peaceful Packraft Float, Bring Your Dog!
Inez Creek Trail, Fred Burr Trail, Little Smith Creek Ranch, Victor, MT
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Bitterroot Backpacking
2 reviews
May 29 - 30, 2026
$435
Wildflower Hiking, Peaceful Packraft Float, Bring Your Dog!
Inez Creek Trail, Fred Burr Trail, Little Smith Creek Ranch, Victor, MT
May 29 - 30, 2026
Bitterroot Backpacking
2 reviews
$435
About your trip
- Two amazing wildflower hikes near Missoula and the Bitterroot Mountains with one day of peaceful alpine lake packrafting. - Join a group of like-minded travelers who want to make amazing memories with their dogs! - Book your own lodging using our recommendations or rent our gear and camp under the stars! - One night of campfires and stargazing hosted at the Little Smith Creek Ranch!
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - May 29th Balsamroot Superbloom Sunset Hike
Hike Info: 5 mi, 900 ft elevation gain
Afternoon: Superbloom Sunset Hike - Inez Creek Trail to Legacy Peak
Embark on an incredible journey through the Arrowleaf Balsamroot that surrounds the BItterroot Valley. Learn about the amazing wildflowers that dot the landscape.
Meeting time; 630 pm, Sunset at 9:21 pm. Return to trailhead by 10 pm.
Day 2 - May 30th Relaxing Alpine Lake Packraft Float and Hike
Hike Info: 9 mi, 1100 ft elevation gain
Morning: Meet at the Fred Burr Trailhead near Victor MT for a day hike to Fred Burr Reservoir and relaxing alpine lake float!
Meeting time: 9:30 am, return to trailhead by 4 pm.
Evening/Night: Reconvene at the Little Smith Creek Ranch at 6:30 pm. Campfire, bbq food, pizza, cold drinks, and more! Stay late to see the stars at night!
What's included
Trail guiding services
Rental Gear
- All rental gear including packrafting equipment and instruction, backpack, bear spray, ect. (optional)
BBQ and Pizza Dinner
on the 2nd night at the Little Smith Creek Ranch
Group Campfire
At the Little Smith Creek Ranch
Group Stargazing
At the Little Smith Creek Ranch
Camping
Camping at the Little Smith Creek Ranch (optional)
Water, Snacks, Tea, Co
- Water, Snacks, Tea, and Coffee on Hikes
What's not included
Lodging
Lodging (we’ll provide recommendations)
Meals
(except for campfire snacks)
Transportation
We can help you get to and from the trailhead! Contact us!
Bitterroot Backpacking's mission is to guide guests on memorable backpacking adventures and expeditions through forest and wilderness areas on trips that teach the essentials of backpacking, methods of safely navigating the backcountry, and ethical and responsible ways to camp in the backcountry using Leave No Trace principles.