Montana Trail Crew

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Time TBD

Hayes Point at Blue Mountain

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Two Dates Available:

• 11am-3pm on 4/13 

• 11am-3pm on 4/26

Meet at Duncan Dr Soccer Fields

Help Missoula Parks & Rec Conservation Lands Program staff complete their first trail project of 2025 – a reroute on the Mountain View trail! Connecting the Upper Rattlesnake to the North Hill’s Waterworks trail system, the Mountain View trail is a year-round destination for Missoula hikers, runners, and dog-walkers. This year, Conservation Lands Program staff will be rerouting an upper section of the trail to address vegetation damage, erosion issues, and to create a more enjoyable user experience.

Volunteers will work alongside staff to complete this trail reroute. The project will include digging new trail tread with hand-tools, ‘rescuing’ native plants that are in the path of the new trail, decommissioning the existing section of trail once the new reroute is complete, and planting salvaged plants and spreading native plant seeds into the decommissioned section of trail. 

Volunteers will meet at Duncan Dr Soccer Fields (located at the intersection of Duncan Dr. and Mountain View Dr.) and walk to the project site. Conservation Lands staff will have gloves available and will provide all required tools for this project. Volunteers should come prepared for a morning of working outside – including plenty of water, sun protection, and snacks. Long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes are highly recommended.

→ RSVP to Justin

Join the Missoula Trail Ambassadors! This group of volunteers connect with recreationist by meeting them where they are – on our trails and local trailheads.

Trail Ambassadors set up shop at some of our busiest trailheads to connect with fellow trail users, provide information about the trails, proper trail etiquette and leave-no-trace principles…plus we have fun giveaways! This program helps to support a diverse, informed and welcoming community of trail-users throughout the Missoula valley.

Volunteer Trail Ambassadors’ shifts are typically 3 hours long and occur various weekday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings. There might also be some weekday morning opportunities too. Ambassadors are asked to sign up for 1-2 shifts per month but are always welcome to pick up more shifts if interested.

→ Sign up today to become a Trail Ambassador and get notified about the upcoming spring orientation! You can either sign up by responding to this opportunity or fill out the interest form here.

• MTB Missoula: Tons of one day opportunities to work on trails right here in Missoula alongside our mountain biking friends. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram feeds for these frequent opportunities.
• Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation: Multi-day, free volunteer trail crew trips in the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness and Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness areas. More info here.  
• Wild Montana: Multi-day, free volunteer trail crew trips around the state, plus a handful of one day trail stewardship opportunities June through September in the Bitterroot Valley. Email Mike Young for Bitterroot opportunities or check out the website.    
• Great Burn Conservation Alliance: Multi-day, free volunteer trail crew trips in The Great Burn. You could also become a Heart Lake Ambassador and educate people about mountain goats and Leave No Trail principles. More info here.  
• Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation: Multi and single-day, free trail stewardship trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. More info here.