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Camp Misery Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 169 Google reviews · Running trail in Kalispell, Montana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Camp Misery Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Popular hiking area with trails leading to Mount Aeneas and views of goats, lakes, and valleys.
What runners say about Camp Misery Trailhead
“The wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and plants along the path are just beautiful.”
“Trails are very well marked, but you should still have a GPS handy.”
Road: did this on June 28 in clear dry weather. I almost didn't because I have a 2wd sedan (Chevy volt) with very low clearance and other reviews seemed dramatic. The road is fine! I guess some reviewers have a great of heights, but really you're not right on the edge.
Easy access to some amazing country. I love this area. Perfect for short day hikes or overnight camping trips. Follow my photography page for more Northwest images @pucktography on Facebook, insta, and the web.
Very crowded on the weekends, for good reason. Very long Forrest service road lead in with lots of washboard ruts and larger potholes. Lots of parking at the trailhead and along the road if the trailhead is full. Trailhead has wellmarked trail options, with two potential routes from the trailhead.
It’s a trailhead! Parking lot with a pit toilet (not clean and no TP — pack your hiker’s wallet). Lot gets full early and the road to Camp Misery is somewhat miserable (slow with huge washboards). However, it’s all worth it. The hikes from Camp Misery are some of the best in Montana!
Trail conditions & character
“Parking can be a challenge so if you arrive early you’re sure to get a spot right by the trailhead.”
“We hiked Mt Aeneas and it was challenging and absolutely gorgeous.”
“The road up is a pretty rough 5 miles up the hill to the trailhead.”
Plan your run at Camp Misery Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone+1 406-758-5208
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