This Scenic Hike Will Make You Fall In Love With Montana All Over Again

There's a lot to love about Montana, especially when it comes to natural beauty. But it's easy to get wrapped up in busy work schedules and everyday life struggles that prevent us from getting outside and enjoying it as much as we'd like. If you need a reminder, the best way to fall in love with Montana all over again is to find a beautiful trail and immerse yourself in nature.

If you ever have the chance to hike the Jewel Basin, you should do so as soon as possible.

The Jewel Basin is located near Kalispell and Bigfork in the Flathead National Forest.

If you want to avoid snow, your best bet is to hike the trail between mid-July and mid-October.

Trail 717 starts at the Jewel Basin Hiking area parking lot, Camp Misery Trail Head.

From there, you'll climb to the highest point in the Jewel Basin area. The total duration of the hike is around six miles.

This trail is ranked as moderate, meaning it's not too difficult for a beginner, but not without its challenges.

There are some steep inclines, but the visual rewards make it all worth it.

The Jewel Basin is truly a day hiker's paradise.

Not only will you see expansive views of the Flathead Valley, you just might spot some wildlife on the trail, like mountain goats.

There's truly something special about this part of the Treasure State.

Every part of Montana is beautiful, but the Flathead is especially amazing.

As you can imagine, this trail stays popular all summer.

If you go, aim for a weekday and leave early in the morning.

Just in case you can't make it to the Jewel Basin for awhile, here's some visual proof that Montana is the most beautiful state in the country.