Walk, hike, jog, skate, cycle or mountain bike the Missouri River’s shores throughout the city of Great Falls and extending downriver. With nearly 60 miles of trails on both sides, unique views and Lewis and Clark interpretive sites await.
The River’s Edge Trail connects many significant Lewis and Clark sites including West End Park, Black Eagle Falls, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, Giant Springs, Rainbow Falls Overlook, Big Falls at Ryan Dam, and Sulphur Springs.
There are dozens of trailhead access points and tread varies from accessible pavement to unpaved single track. There are also limited options for crossing the river—so be sure to get a map before you start! Printed maps are available at local bike shops, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Giant Springs State Park, and the Great Falls Visitor Information Center.
Information and online maps:
https://thetrail.org/
https://greatfallsmt.net/recreation/rivers-edge-trail
923 10th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401, USA
Distance: 0.27 mi (straight line)
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.51 mi (straight line)
C. M. Russell Museum, 13th Street North, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.62 mi (straight line)
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Crooked Tree Coffee, 1st Avenue North, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.65 mi (straight line)
Roadhouse Diner, 15th Street North, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.74 mi (straight line)
Mighty Mo Brewing Co, Central Avenue, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.77 mi (straight line)
West Bank Park, 4th St NE, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.77 mi (straight line)
17 7th Street South, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.79 mi (straight line)
The Celtic Cowboy Pub and Restaurant, 1st Avenue South, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.91 mi (straight line)
Hotel Arvon, 1st Avenue South, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.91 mi (straight line)
Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Co. Production and Packaging Facility, 3rd Avenue South, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 0.98 mi (straight line)
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Blackfeet Outfitters, 10th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 1.78 mi (straight line)
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The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 2.99 mi (straight line)
4201 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT 59405, USA
Distance: 3.00 mi (straight line)
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Grizzly Drive, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 3.28 mi (straight line)
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Giant Springs State Park, Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 3.41 mi (straight line)
Giant Springs State Park, Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT, USA
Distance: 3.41 mi (straight line)
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