Grab a bike and hit the town—Missoula is truly a bicycle-friendly community. With over 22 miles of off-street trails and 40 miles of on-street bike lanes, along with the scenic Riverfront Trail and Bitterroot Trail, Missoula is the perfect place to get your bike out and ride.
The city boasts protected bike lanes, clear signage, and ample bike parking, making Missoula a model for the state and region. Missoula has also created Neighborhood Greenways—low-speed, low-traffic streets designed to ensure safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Furthermore, Missoula’s relatively flat terrain and grid layout make it easy to navigate downtown. Unlike many cities, Missoula even plows its bike lanes and paths during the winter months, allowing for year-round cycling.
Since 2013, the University of Montana has held Gold status as a Bicycle Friendly University, as recognized by the League of American Bicyclists. Only 30 universities in the nation hold this distinction, and UM has remained on the list for more than a decade. Thanks to strong advocates and visionary policymakers, Missoula continues to build a robust bicycle network that keeps UM at the gold standard.
Want to see where your state, city, or university stands on its bike friendliness? Visit the League of American Bicyclists. For more information on bike trails and outdoor activities in Missoula, see our activities page. You can also check out the interactive online bike map here to help get you started!
