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Waterworks Hill Afternoon Hike
Waterworks Trailhead, Minckler Loop, Missoula, MT 59802
Duration: 1 day
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About your trip

Let's go for a 2.5 mi hike up Waterworks Hill with 640 ft of elevation gain!

It will be a moderately paced hike, but it is meant for anyone! This hike isn't a race. Our purpose is to enjoy the outdoors and get our yap on!

Group size will be 8-12 people.

Depending on recent snowfall, I will provide ice traction for anyone that needs it (courtesy of Bitterroot Backpacking.)

It is recommended that you wear comfortable, layered hiking clothing if it's a significantly cold day that day.

We will not likely hike if its storming/very windy, but if its drizzling or lightly snowing, we will still hike.

Bring the appropriate attire.

Please plan to carry water and snacks.

There are no places to refill and filter water along the trail.

There are porta-potties at the trailhead, but none along the trail.

Dogs are welcome as long as you follow local regulations on dogs on trails such as leashing or recalling your dog when appropriate/needed.

Look for the blue toyota 4runner at the trailhead!


***Disclaimer: By RSVP'ing to this event you are acknowledging that you are attending at your own risk. You acknowledge that this group is run by volunteers, should anything happen to you, you are responsible for your own medical care costs. To that end, you acknowledge that you will remain with the group to lower the chances of injury due to accident and/or negligence. If you leave the group for any reason, you acknowledge that any incurred risks are made under your own volition.

Pet Disclaimer: While we are a pet friendly group (dogs and goats are welcome), some of the trails we hike on have leash laws and/or do not allow pets. If you bring any pets with you, you must abide by the rules of the trail. See less

Waterworks Trailhead at 5:30 PM

Meet at the Waterworks Trailhead off of Greenough Dr at 5:30 PM. Look for the Blue Toyota 4Runner!

What's included

Ice Traction

If its snowy/icy

What's not included

Hiking Clothing

Hiking Shoes

Hiking Shoes are recommended. Athletic shoes are ok!

Sun Protection

Please bring a hat and sunscreen!

Rain/Snow Protection

An emergency windbreaker or rain jacket or shell isn't a bad idea!

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1. Waterworks Trailhead, Minckler Loop, Missoula, MT 59802

Waterworks Trailhead, Minckler Loop, Missoula, MT 59802

About your organizer

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.

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