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Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness

Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness
Outdoor Experiences
Rattlesnake Drive
Missoula Montana 59802

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406-329-3814
lat: 46.966419 long: -113.871773

The Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness is distinguished by mountain peaks, forested ridges, and breathtaking lakes.

Located four miles north of Missoula, The Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness is home to 32,000-acres designated to wildlife and 28,000-acres designated to recreational area. Its roughly 73 miles of trails move through rolling hills filled by ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, spruce, fir, and larch. Variety doesn’t only exist in the vegetation but also the animals that roam the area. Here you are able to spot osprey, hawks, eagles, deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, wolves, mountain lions, black bears, grizzly bears, and moose.

The Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness provides a range of actives that include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, biking, XC skiing, and snowshoeing. With the 73-miles of trails, this open pace gives visitors a plethora of opportunities to choose from, from day trips to overnight trips.

Nearby Attractions

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Milltown State Park
Milltown State Park

7363 Juniper Dr, Missoula, MT 59802, USA
Distance: 6.35 Away

Outdoor Experiences

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Big Sky Breakout
Big Sky Breakout

307 N 2nd St W, Missoula, MT 59802, USA
Distance: 8.39 Away

Fun and Sports

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Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures
Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures

Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures, East Broadway Street, Missoula, MT, USA
Distance: 8.51 Away

Outdoor Experiences Outfitters

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Break Espresso
Break Espresso

432 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, MT, USA
Distance: 8.58 Away

Coffee Houses

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Goldsmith’s Bed and Breakfast
Goldsmith’s Bed and Breakfast

Goldsmith's Airbnb, East Front Street, Missoula, MT, USA
Distance: 8.63 Away

Lodging

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Missoula, Montana
Missoula, Montana

Missoula, Montana
Distance: 8.70 Away

Cultural Districts

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The Dana Gallery
The Dana Gallery

246 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802, USA
Distance: 8.72 Away

Galleries and Venues

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Conflux Brewing Company
Conflux Brewing Company

Conflux Taphouse, North Pattee Street, Missoula, MT, USA
Distance: 8.73 Away

Food and Drinks Breweries and Distilleries

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Wally and Buck
Wally and Buck

Wally and Buck, East Front Street, Missoula, MT, USA
Distance: 8.78 Away

Food and Drinks

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Radius Gallery
Radius Gallery

Radius Gallery, North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, MT, USA
Distance: 8.80 Away

Galleries and Venues

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River City Brews Rafting Tours
River City Brews Rafting Tours

505 W Front St, Missoula, MT 59802, USA
Distance: 8.90 Away

Food and Drinks Guided Tours Outdoor Experiences Outfitters

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Montana Museum of Art and Culture
Montana Museum of Art and Culture

Montana Museum of Art & Culture, Missoula, MT, USA
Distance: 8.91 Away

Galleries and Venues Museums and Interpretive Centers

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