The Mission Mountains or Mission Range are a range of the Rocky Mountains located in northwestern Montana in the United States. They lie chiefly in Lake County and Missoula County and are south and east of Flathead Lake and west of the Swan Range.

The Mission Mountains in Montana can be found in the north-western region of the state between Missoula and Kalispell. The Mission Range comprises a stretch of the northern Rocky Mountains, covering around 45 miles between Missoula and Flathead Lake.

The Mission Mountain Range is the gateway to the Mission Mountain Wilderness Area, a 73,877-acre paradise for hiking, camping and fishing. An area of outstanding scenic beauty--rugged, snowcapped peaks, several small glaciers, alpine lakes, meadows and clear cold streams.

2023年7月13日 · The Mission Mountains run along the east shore of Montana’s Flathead Lake. When to Visit – Most people visit the wilderness between July 1 and October 1. Snow-filled passes and high streams make earlier travel difficult and hazardous.

These are just some of the words used to describe the Missions Mountain Wilderness. With a trail system to lead you to the more popular lakes, and plenty of countryside to practice your wilderness route finding skills, the Missions has something for every type of recreationalist.

Turn to the west, and the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness—situated on the Flathead Indian Reservation, and managed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes—lies at your feet, the first, and so far only, tribal-managed wilderness in the U.S.

Explore one of 1 easy hiking trails in Mission Mountains Wilderness that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 419 to 2,791 feet in elevation gain.

2017年7月19日 · Despite appearing impassible to travel, the Missions boast some of the most easily rewarding, high-country day hiking in the Northwest. They have short, shallow-grade trails accessing hundreds of high-elevation tarns with one of the highest densities of alpine lakes in the Northern Rockies.

2025年3月6日 · Browse the best walks in Mission Mountains Wilderness and see interactive maps of the top 10 hiking trails and routes.

Mission Mountains Wilderness – A Unique Example of Federal-Tribal Cooperation. The Mission Range, or Mission Mountains, are a short, north-south chain of mountains, approximately 50 miles long, and is located in western Montana between the Swan and Flathead Rivers and between Missoula and Kalispell.