Category: Montana misc

Nature For The Blind has a directory of Braille trails for almost every state in the US and for many other countries.

MonTECH ‘s website is an outstanding resource.   They are  “…focused on increasing outdoor recreation opportunities for Montanans with disabilities and those who experience limitations through aging in a variety of ways.”   A search of their interactive site for “hiking” came up with 30 matching locations with links to descriptions and contacts for each.  Phone; (406) 243-5751 Voice/TTY  (877) 243-5511 Voice/TTY Toll-Free

TravelMT.com has a long alphabetical list of hikes.  They do give length and difficulty, once you click on each link.  Useful if you already know where you want to go, but time consuming if you are searching for ideas.

Montana Birding Trail   This is an excellent guide to places for birding.  Difficulty and accessibility are not addressed, but there is contact information at the bottom of each birding place’s page.

Headwaters Trail System
From the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: This is a “paved network of trails that runs along the former Milwaukee Railroad bed through the town of Three Forks to the Missouri Headwaters State Park. Future plans include extending the trail to Manhattan, Mont., and other parts of Gallatin Valley.  The scenic trail provides views of the surrounding mountains and grasslands, winds around ponds and through old growth cottonwood trees, and ends on the banks of the Jefferson River. “

River’s Edge Trail   From Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: “This 25-mile trail around Great Falls is a collaborative effort between several agencies, counties, and the city of Great Falls. The trail offers 11 miles of paved surface and is ADA accessible. The Rivers Edge Trail connects several parks including Giant Springs State Park and other points of interest along the Missouri River including Black Eagle Falls, Rainbow Falls, Crooked Falls, and Great Falls of the Missouri just below Ryan Dam.”

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy lists wheelchair accessible trails in Montana.