S5 Hike #12 - The M Trail - Missoula, MT
S5 Hike #12 - The M Trail Starting Location: parking lot on Campus Drive across from Aber Hall Point of Interest : The large concrete M above the University of Montana, Missoula Distance : 3/4 mile each way Difficulty : moderate, due to steepness, decent path with rocks to watch out for. Bathrooms: flush toilets at base of trail at parking lot Parking : yes, but pay attention to if you need a permit EV Chargers : No, but some other places around campus. We were in Missoula, helping our daughter move into student housing, and this looked like a fun, Missoula thing to do. Apparently this is a very popular hike. The trail is in good shape. The main issue is the steepness. There are 13 switchbacks to help make the trail manageable, with plenty of places to stop and rest, including some nice benches. While we were there, we saw runners going up and down the trail, families with small kids, and one mom carrying her young son in a backpack. There w...