4 fun hikes for the holiday season
It’s the fall season — also known as the falling leaves season, apple pie season and spooky season! If you’re looking to embrace autumn and early winter with some outdoor time, check out some of these hikes for the holiday season!
COLUMBIA MOUNTAIN TRAIL
Location: Flathead National Forest, just outside of Columbia Falls
Length: 11.8 miles out and back
Columbia Mountain Trail leads up to the beginning of the Alpine #7 trail system, joining the ridge line pack trail near the summit of Columbia Mountain. This trail and the Alpine trail offer stunning over looks of the Flathead Valley from various vantage points along the northern portion of the Swan Mountain range.
Click here to see the trail on All Trails
CEDAR FLATS LOOP
Location: Flathead National Forest, near Columbia Falls
Length: 2.9 miles, loop
Dogs are welcome and can be off leash.
Click here to see the trail on All Trails or find more information on Gateway to Glacier’s website!
Dogs are welcome and can be off leash.
Click here to see the trail on All Trails or find more information on Gateway to Glacier’s website!
HERRON PARK LOOP
Location: Herron Park, near Kalispell
Length: 7.3 miles
LUPFER TRAIL LOOP
Location: Near Whitefish
Length: 3.7 miles, loop
Generally an easy loop, great for hiking and walking, dog friednly! See more on All Trails!