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Montana Backcountry
Summer Trail Running at its Finest
The Wild Side of
Trail Running
Enjoy some of the best summer trail running Montana has to offer. Run along endless ridgelines, through fields of alpine flowers, and over remote mountain tops all with professional guiding expertise. Kick back at the end of each day in a river-side, hot springs resort with incredible food, where all you have to worry about is being ready to run the next day!
of wild summer trail running in Montana
of trails carefully selected to provide the full mountain experience
which includes all lodging, food, transportation and guiding
Western Montana
Trail running in Western Montana boasts an incredible mix of alpine tundra filled trails mixed with verdant mix conifer forests and high alpine lakes. There's always a chance rare wildlife sightings as you run along trails that just scream "WILDERNESS!"
July 17 - July 20
July is prime mountain running time in Montana. Trails are melted and the flowers are on full display up high. Huckleberry patches fuel miles in the middle elevations, and lakes are warm enough for mid-run dips.
Hot Springs Lodging
After each run we'll return to Quinn's Hot Springs, a small resort nestled alongside the Clark Fork River near St. Regis, Montana. We'll be staying in duplex style cabins that's the perfect blend of rustic feel and luxurious comfort. Did we mention the hot springs? There will be plenty of time to soak in the hot springs, sit back and read, or simply stare at the river as you prep for the next days' run.
Montana Backcountry Itinerary
Here's a what your life will look like for your four days of trail running in the mountains.
Day 1 - Arrival Day
Day 1: Arrive in Missoula and get picked up in the Alpine Running Guides van to shuttle to Quinn's Hot Springs. After a quick change we'll hit the trail near the resort for a glorious 10 mile run along the Clark Fork River. Then a dinner with your new trail running friends.
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Day 2 - Endless Ridgelines
DAY 2: Wake-up, eat a light breakfast at the resort, then head out in the shuttle for a 22 mile point-to-point run along the spine of the Montana-Idaho border in the Northern Bitterroot mountains. This backcountry trail is the reason we offer this trip. It's big, it's out there, and it's gorgeous. Following the run we'll have some time to soak aching legs in the hot springs before heading out for dinner.
Day 3: Mountains
and Lakes
DAY 3: Another light breakfast before adventure run day! Today's 12ish mile trail run will bring you over the top of a mountain and by four lakes that are perfect for jumping in. And we will have plenty of time for mid-run swims. This run will be in a different mountain range for Friday's run and offer a bit of a rockier feel up high. After the run we'll find huckleberry milk shakes, spend some time along the Clark Fork River, and catch and early dinner in town before heading back to the hot springs.
Day 4: Reflect
Day 4: After an early breakfast we'll head out for a short trail run up to the top of waterfall overlooking the Clark Fork River. This trail shows off how lush some of the lower mountain canyons can be, and is typically cooler on those hotter summer days. After the run we'll shuttle back to Missoula for departure after a weekend well-run!
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Embark on an unforgettable trail running adventure through the stunning landscapes of Montana
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