Where does the Montana Trail 406 start?
The eastern terminus of the MT406 is located at the Fort Union parking area, at the border of North Dakota and Montana on the Missouri River. The western terminus of the trail is located at the [...]
Which direction is best to hike the Montana Trail 406?
Westbound is the least popular as you are paddling against the current of the snow melt Missouri River in spring/summer. Westbound does provide an early opportunity to start on the eastern [...]
What is the best time to start a thru-hike of the Montana Trail 406?
The 1,700-mile MT406 has an west – east orientation. This creates a narrow weather window compared to other trails with a south-north orientations. The best weather for long-distance trips [...]
How long does it take to thru-hike the Montana Trail 406?
The length of your border-to-border adventure will depend on your hiking style, how many rest days you take, and if you do any peak bagging or take alternate routes along the way. If you hike an [...]
