Several hikes in Missoula are accessible from the city without driving a car. Hiker in Missoula, Montana during the fall | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane From challenging summit trails to more casual routes along the Clark Fork River, hiking is a defining part of the Missoula lifestyle. And of the many things to do in Missoula, trekking on a trail qualifies as a must-do experience. Missoula is a university city in Western Montana that is big on hiking.

Author Brad Lane lived in Missoula for nearly three years between 20 and has hiked countless trails in the area.