2023 trips North Idaho and Montana

[Mountaintrails71]

I am planning to get out a lot in 2023. Unfortunately I also have work but I have the weekends off. If anyone is interested in exploring North Idaho and Montana next year on the weekends, let me know. I am framiliar with the areas but will be driving forest service roads and camping, fishing, kayaking. These will not be rig bashing on trails Trips so if your looking for that, don’t come with me. I will be leaving either Friday nights or Saturday mornings and will return Sunday afternoons. I will start as soon as the weather breaks enough around March. No drugs, legal or not.

 

[P8trit]

We explore these areas every weekend as well and plan to this summer as much as work allows. going to do part of the IDBDR in july and knock that section off my bucket list.

 

[ZombieCat]

I’ll be in Montana in mid-July, primarily in/around the eastern side of Glacier NP, to explore some of the lesser trafficked hiking trails. My campsite in the park, which will serve as a base camp, is already reserved.
I’m considering stopping by Idaho in early to mid September, on my return from California. I’m looking at the area around Stanley, ID; any suggestions for camping/hiking/other activities in the area? Thanks!

 

[P8trit]

I’ll be in Montana in mid-July, primarily in/around the eastern side of Glacier NP, to explore some of the lesser trafficked hiking trails. My campsite in the park, which will serve as a base camp, is already reserved.
I’m considering stopping by Idaho in early to mid September, on my return from California. I’m looking at the area around Stanley, ID; any suggestions for camping/hiking/other activities in the area? Thanks!

Whats your route threw idaho and montana? You looking for back country or senic byways?

 

[ZombieCat]

In Montana, I’m base camping in Glacier. I’m taking main roads in/out because that’s the most efficient travel and I’m towing the teardrop trailer. My potential hikes list is pretty extensive, including a fair amount of “off trail” exploration. I typically do about 8-20 miles hiking per day.
In Idaho, I’ll set up a base near Stanley and then take the truck to explore, hike, photograph. I’ll be solo, so I’m interested in easy tracks (mostly forest roads), mainly to see the Idaho countryside or reach a cool hiking trail. My only previous experience camping in state was at Craters of the Moon a few years back.

 

[P8trit]

You will enjoy Glacier and I think you will be taking 93 down threw Missoula on way to stanley. I would recommend stopping in Missoula aand doing the quick hike up the "M" trail. Great views over the area and cool to see ripples on the mountains from Glacier lake Missoula.

 

[Mountaintrails71]

I spent some time in Stanley a couple years ago. Very neat area. Check out Bay Horse Lake. I really liked it. I did quite a bit of kayaking around the area. It’s well known for its hiking trails. Lots of old mine sites and a cool ghost town and dredge you can tour.

 

[Mountaintrails71]

Warm springs campground. Headed south on 93 it is a very quiet, clean camp ground. I grabbed for a nights stay and it was one of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed at.

 

[ZombieCat]

I spent some time in Stanley a couple years ago. Very neat area. Check out Bay Horse Lake. I really liked it. I did quite a bit of kayaking around the area. It’s well known for its hiking trails. Lots of old mine sites and a cool ghost town and dredge you can tour.

Great info! I’ll check into Warm Springs CG as you suggested. Many thanks!

 

[ZombieCat]

You will enjoy Glacier and I think you will be taking 93 down threw Missoula on way to stanley. I would recommend stopping in Missoula aand doing the quick hike up the "M" trail. Great views over the area and cool to see ripples on the mountains from Glacier lake Missoula.

I love Glacier so much, this will be my 5th visit in 6 years. There’s always something new to see and explore. Thanks for the hike idea - just marked the “M” on AllTrails.

 

[Ebbs]

Definitely interested in tagging along on some of your trip if possible.

 

[Mountaintrails71]

I don’t hike much. Rough life of construction damaged the lower back. I can do about 3 miles max round trip. That being said, I have lots of lakes and camp sites with short hikes planned. I tend to skirt the edge of national parks to stay out of the crowds and try to locate remote camp sites.

 

[Mountaintrails71]

Day Trip North Idaho

Day Trip North Idaho

Heading into the Snow.

www.overlandbound.com

 

[Sapper7]

I would be interested in joining you on a few of your trips. I am afraid I won't be able to make the Saturday snow ride. I am taking a stop the bleed class to refresh my first aid skills.

 

[Two Sheds]

I’ll be watching this post. New to Idaho and need to explore. Available mid week as well

 

[UncleTiny78]

Great thread! I'm taking a trip in early June and going to some of these very places. Glacier NP is my first stop, spending about 4-5 days there. Then I head south and stopping to hike the M in Missoula, before heading into Idaho. Stanley is circled as one of my stops and sort of centralized location for a few days of exploring. I drive a stock '17 Jeep GC and looking to drive some easier type forest roads for the scenery. Finding some hot springs is also on my list of things to do. After 3-4 days in Idaho I'll head east towards Grand Teton NP and hang out there for about 3 days. If anyone will be around these areas from about 6/3-6/16 hit me up!

 

[Mountaintrails71]

Day Trip North Idaho

Day Trip North Idaho

Heading into the Snow.

www.overlandbound.com

Still lots of snow. It’s going to be a while before the roads are clear. I’ll be headed to Utah in 4 weeks via Wyoming. I won’t be doing much local trips now until June.