Missoula County Trails Bond Program

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Missoula County’s Trails Bond Program 

In November 2014, Missoula city and county residents approved a $42 million countywide Parks & Trails Bond to expand or improve park and recreational opportunities in Missoula County. Specifically, bond funding went towards three initiatives:

  • $38 Millon – Full development of Fort Missoula Regional Park

  • $3 Millon – Creation of the County Trails Bond program

  • $1 Millon – Upgrading and replacing playgrounds across multiple City Parks.

The $3 million set aside for the County Trails Bond program is intended to financially support trail development across Missoula County. These trail projects are supposed to provide additional opportunities for recreation, access to public lands, and connections between communities.  

The Trails Bond Program encourages applications for all types of trails – commuter, recreational, fitness, equestrian, ski trails and more. Project sponsors are asked to demonstrate community support through partnerships and secured or pending project funding sources.

Missoula County’s Trails Bond Program 

In November 2014, Missoula city and county residents approved a $42 million countywide Parks & Trails Bond to expand or improve park and recreational opportunities in Missoula County. Specifically, bond funding went towards three initiatives:

  • $38 Millon – Full development of Fort Missoula Regional Park

  • $3 Millon – Creation of the County Trails Bond program

  • $1 Millon – Upgrading and replacing playgrounds across multiple City Parks.

The $3 million set aside for the County Trails Bond program is intended to financially support trail development across Missoula County. These trail projects are supposed to provide additional opportunities for recreation, access to public lands, and connections between communities.  

The Trails Bond Program encourages applications for all types of trails – commuter, recreational, fitness, equestrian, ski trails and more. Project sponsors are asked to demonstrate community support through partnerships and secured or pending project funding sources.

  • Mount Dean Stone Trails

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    Project Description

    Five Valleys Land Trust applied for $234,000 in voter-approved bond funding to develop more than 12 miles of new trails on the Mount Dean Stone Community Forest.

    The project consists of three categories of trail development:

    • Landscape connection trails: Approximately 10 miles of trails will provide single-track connectivity from Miller Creek to the existing trail networks in Pattee Canyon.
    • Neighborhood loop trails: Approximately 2 miles of short-looping routes will provide easily accessible opportunities for the growing Miller Creek Neighborhood.
    • All-abilities access: A ¾-mi accessible trail at the Skyline Ridge Trailhead will provide panoramic high-elevation views of the surrounding mountain ranges for people of all ages and abilities.

    These projects play a vital role in meeting recreation demand and connecting open space and trails across a 4,200-acre complex for more inclusive access.

    Click here to see the application materials.


    Total Project Cost: Total project cost is $788, 565

    Requested Amount from County Trails Bond Program: $234,000


    Project Timeline

    Parks and Trails Advisory Board Level II Application Presentation: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15

    • In-person location: Lands & Communities Suite 2, 127 E. Main St, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at this link.

    Parks and Trails Advisory Board Project Recommendation: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19

    • In-person location: Lands & Communities Suite 2, 127 E. Main St, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at this link.

    Board of County Commissioners Qualifying Resolution: TBD

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings

    Board of County Commissioners Approval Resolution: TBD

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Project Lead

    Nick Zanetos, 406-258-3458


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.


    Important Links and Documents

    Missoula County Trails Bond Program webpage

    Five Valleys Land Trust website

    Project Description

    Five Valleys Land Trust applied for $234,000 in voter-approved bond funding to develop more than 12 miles of new trails on the Mount Dean Stone Community Forest.

    The project consists of three categories of trail development:

    • Landscape connection trails: Approximately 10 miles of trails will provide single-track connectivity from Miller Creek to the existing trail networks in Pattee Canyon.
    • Neighborhood loop trails: Approximately 2 miles of short-looping routes will provide easily accessible opportunities for the growing Miller Creek Neighborhood.
    • All-abilities access: A ¾-mi accessible trail at the Skyline Ridge Trailhead will provide panoramic high-elevation views of the surrounding mountain ranges for people of all ages and abilities.

    These projects play a vital role in meeting recreation demand and connecting open space and trails across a 4,200-acre complex for more inclusive access.

    Click here to see the application materials.


    Total Project Cost: Total project cost is $788, 565

    Requested Amount from County Trails Bond Program: $234,000


    Project Timeline

    Parks and Trails Advisory Board Level II Application Presentation: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15

    • In-person location: Lands & Communities Suite 2, 127 E. Main St, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at this link.

    Parks and Trails Advisory Board Project Recommendation: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19

    • In-person location: Lands & Communities Suite 2, 127 E. Main St, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at this link.

    Board of County Commissioners Qualifying Resolution: TBD

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings

    Board of County Commissioners Approval Resolution: TBD

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Project Lead

    Nick Zanetos, 406-258-3458


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.


    Important Links and Documents

    Missoula County Trails Bond Program webpage

    Five Valleys Land Trust website

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  • Woody Mountain and Lolo Hillsides Trails (West Riverside & Lolo)

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    Project Description

    Missoula County has applied for $62,619 to support two county-owned trail projects in the West Riverside and Lolo areas.

    • Woody Mountain Project: Construction of 0.45 miles of natural-surface trail up Woody Mountain, and a 0.25-mile lower loop in the West Riverside (east of Missoula) area.
    • Lolo Hillside Park System: Create approximately 1.2 miles of designated trail connecting the Lolo Hillside Park System to the new trail system in the Belltower Subdivision.

    Both projects will improve trail connectivity, formalize existing recreational use, and expand access to the County’s growing network of parks and trails.

    Click here to see the application materials.


    Total Project Cost: $77,619

    Requested Amount from County Trails Bond Program: $62,619


    Project Timeline

    Parks and Trails Advisory Board Level II Application Presentation: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17

    • In-person location: Lands & Communities Suite 2, 127 E. Main St, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at this link.

    Parks and Trails Advisory Board Project Recommendation: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15

    • In-person location: Lands & Communities Suite 2, 127 E. Main St, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at this link.

    Board of County Commissioners Qualifying Resolution: TBD

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings

    Board of County Commissioners Approval Resolution: TBD

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Project Lead

    Nick Zanetos, 406-258-3458


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.


    Important Links and Documents

    Missoula County Trails Bond Program webpage

    Project Description

    Missoula County has applied for $62,619 to support two county-owned trail projects in the West Riverside and Lolo areas.

    • Woody Mountain Project: Construction of 0.45 miles of natural-surface trail up Woody Mountain, and a 0.25-mile lower loop in the West Riverside (east of Missoula) area.
    • Lolo Hillside Park System: Create approximately 1.2 miles of designated trail connecting the Lolo Hillside Park System to the new trail system in the Belltower Subdivision.

    Both projects will improve trail connectivity, formalize existing recreational use, and expand access to the County’s growing network of parks and trails.

    Click here to see the application materials.


    Total Project Cost: $77,619

    Requested Amount from County Trails Bond Program: $62,619


    Project Timeline

    Parks and Trails Advisory Board Level II Application Presentation: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17

    • In-person location: Lands & Communities Suite 2, 127 E. Main St, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at this link.

    Parks and Trails Advisory Board Project Recommendation: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15

    • In-person location: Lands & Communities Suite 2, 127 E. Main St, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at this link.

    Board of County Commissioners Qualifying Resolution: TBD

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings

    Board of County Commissioners Approval Resolution: TBD

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Project Lead

    Nick Zanetos, 406-258-3458


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.


    Important Links and Documents

    Missoula County Trails Bond Program webpage

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