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Stretching for more than 50 miles between Hamilton and Missoula, the paved Bitterroot Trail offers a flat, traffic-free corridor through the heart of the valley. Riders enjoy wide-open views of the Bitterroot Mountains to the west and the Sapphire Range to the east, with small towns, cafes, and services dotted along the way. As the route leads into Missoula, the trail provides a welcoming and scenic approach; heading south, it eases you gently back into rural landscapes.

The Beartracks Bridge is a four-lane bridge over the Clark Fork River in downtown Missoula. It was constructed in 1962 and recently renovated to improve pedestrian safety. The bridge now has dedicated bike lanes and widened sidewalks.

Jacob's Island is a dog park on the banks of Clark Fork River. The park is 6-acres and the river works as a beautiful natural barrier for the dogs. It also offers a series of paved and unpaved trails, benches, picnic tables and dog-waste bags.

Jacob's Island is a dog park on the banks of Clark Fork River. The park is 6 acres and the river works as a beautiful natural barrier for the dogs. It also offers a series of paved and unpaved trails, benches, picnic tables and dog-waste bags.

Nestled in the northern Rockies, the city is known as the "Garden City" for its lush surroundings as well as trout fishing. The city is home to the University of Montana, founded in 1893.

The completely paved Bitterroot Trail totals over 50 miles through the state of Montana. This particular section is sandwiched between the freeway and the Bitterroot River. There are some great lookouts over the river as the trail winds its way towards Lolo.

The Kim Williams Trail is a super popular trail in Missoula. It follows along the river the majority of the way, but it is often times tucked in the trees without a lot of views. The section of trail furthest west is a really smooth paved and dirt path. As you get further east, the trail narrows and becomes bumpier. Some choose to ride a bike with more suspension for this rougher section, but most touring bikes can handle the trail just fine from start to finish.

McCormic Park marks the western terminus of the Kim Williams Trail and the eastern terminus of the Milwaukee Trail. The park has some playing fields, open space, picnic areas, and is nestled up right next to the river.