Before the winter's snow blankets the Garden City, there is a festive, fleeting season where Missoula';s true colors shine. The air is crisp, the trees boast brilliant shades of gold and there is an unmistakable desire to soak up every last bit of outdoor adventure before winter settles into the valley. Whether you are looking to conquer one last hike, enjoy a local brew on a sunny patio, or catch a colorful sunrise or sunset over the mountains, we have put together the absolute best of autumn in our charming mountain town. Here are 25 things you need to do, see and experience in Missoula before winter arrives.
Hike up to the “M” on Mount Sentinel
Chase Fall Colors at Blue Mountain
Take a Golden-Hour Stroll on Waterworks Hill
Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Go to a Griz Football Game
Spend Saturday Morning at the Farmers Market
Take a Scenic Drive Through the Bitterroot Valley
Fly-fish Amongst the Fall Colors
Catch a Sunrise on the Clark Fork River
Have a Cozy Fall Coffee Date
Take a Stroll Through UM's Campus
Explore Fort Missoula
Enjoy the Views from the Brennan’s Wave Observation Deck at Caras Park
Pack a Picnic
Take a Fall Bike Ride
Enjoy Some Live Music
Explore the Fall Colors in the Rattlesnake
Browse at a Bookstore
Take in the Changing Foliage in Town
Grab a Pint at Western Cider
Take in Public Art
Shop for Fresh Fall Styles
Run a 5K
Photo credit: Trasie Humble
Go Brewery Hopping
Walk or Roll Along the Riverfront Trail System
