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    Hike

    6 places in this type. All entries link to authoritative sources; verify current conditions before going.

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    Drive · Hike · View · Wildlife

    CSKT Bison Range

    Roughly 19,000 acres of native grassland and Douglas-fir forest in the Charlo area, home to a bison herd of 300+ animals. Operated by CSKT since 2022.

    CSKT Permit Variable

    Fish · Hike · Paddle · View

    McDonald Lake (Mission Mountains)

    A glacier-carved lake in the Mission Mountains east of Ronan, on CSKT land. Permit required.

    CSKT Permit Variable

    Hike · View

    Mission Falls Trail

    A trail east of St. Ignatius into the Mission Mountains tribal wilderness, leading to Mission Falls. On CSKT land; tribal recreation permit required for access.

    CSKT Permit Moderate

    Hike · View

    Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness

    The first wilderness in America an Indian nation set aside on its own land, protected by the Tribes' own ordinance since 1982.

    CSKT Permit Variable

    Fish · Hike · Paddle · View

    Saint Mary Lake (Mission Mountains)

    A lake in the Mission Mountains tribal wilderness east of St. Ignatius. CSKT-administered; tribal recreation permit required.

    CSKT Permit Moderate
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    Hike · View · Wildlife

    Wild Horse Island State Park

    The largest island on Flathead Lake. Bighorn sheep, wild horses, bald eagles, rough trails to a summit. Boat or shuttle access only.

    MT State Parks Permit Moderate
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