Riverfront Trail:
Montana
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Description:
The Riverfront Trail meanders alongside the Clark Fork River in downtown Missoula. It connects to the Kim Williams Nature Trail, giving users an uninterrupted 7 miles of trail from which to enjoy the river or access Missoula's neighborhoods, commercials areas, parks, and the university.

The Riverfront Trail lies on the corridor of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific railroad, commonly known as the Milwaukee Road. The portions in Montana were built between 1906 and 1909. Having over 656 miles of electrified track, the Milwaukee Road was ground breaking in terms of long distance electrification. In addition, this line supported both freight and passenger trains, including high-speed intercity trains, such as the steam-powered Hiawatha. In 1980, over 1,000 miles were abandoned from Miles City, Montana to Maple Valley, Washington which was known as the Pacific Coast Extension. Other rail-trails on the Milwaukee Road include the Route of the Hiawatha, the Milwaukee Road Rail-Trail in Idaho, and the John Wayne Trail in Iron Horse State Park.

For more information please contact the Missoula Parks and Recreation Department at (406) 721-7275.

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Riverfront Trail / Ron McDonald Riverfront Trail System
By twirlymaker in May, 2009
Lots of activity, “A Carousel for Missoula”, Dragon Hollow Play Lot, Fishing, Kayaks, Picnic, Reading, and dogs walking people, on these scenic trails. A Footbridge to U of Montana, and one under the Madison St Bridge, extend the ride to the trails on the South side of the Clark Fork River where you find the best parking in McCormick Park, N46.87245 W114.00314 Suspension Bridge N46.87616 W114.01347 goes to streets on southside, trails not complete. Trails locally known as the Ron Mac Donald Riverfront Trail System. Noel Keller 17 Apr 09
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