Pattee Canyon Picnic Area (MT) - Located 4 miles southeast of Missoula.
From I-90 Orange Street Exit, travel south on Orange Street. Turn left onto West Front street and go 0.2 miles to South Higgins Ave, turn right. Continue on South Higgins Ave. approximately 2.7 miles to Pattee Canyon road, turn left. Once on Pattee Canyon Road, travel 4 miles east heading up the canyon. The picnic area is located on the left side of the road.Look for the Pattee Canyon Picnic Area sign and entrance gates