Missoula is well-known for its proximity to wildlife. Below are wildlife viewing activities that, while still close to town, offer great wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife Viewing Hikes
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Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge
33.6 Mi. AwayLocated along the meandering Bitterroot River and surrounded by majestic towering mountains, the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge offers spectacular… Difficulty: Easy
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Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge
39.7 Mi. AwayThis exceptional wetland complex contains over 800 glacial potholes and a 1,770-acre reservoir. About 200 bird species have been recorded.… Difficulty: Easy