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Cochrane Dam will be open for public crossing on Saturday
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Cochrane Dam will be open for public crossing on June 19
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and last updated 2021-06-09 10:20:52-04
GREAT FALLS â Bicyclists and hikers will have a unique chance to cross Cochrane Dam on the Missouri River on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The dam is normally closed to public access, but NorthWestern Energy and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks are teaming up to provide this opportunity so people can experience the trails along the Missouri River in Great Falls.
FWP said in a news release that normally only available as an out and back hike/ride, opening the dam for public access on this day will allow trail users to make a loop and hike or ride both sides of the river on the same trip.
Rare Opportunity For Hikers and Bicyclists to Cross a Montana Dam
While it s not exactly in our western Montana back yard, you re always on the lookout for summer day trip adventures, right?
Put on your best hiking shoes and load the bikes on the rack if you choose, as bicyclists and hikers will have a unique chance to walk across Cochrane Dam on the Missouri River. The special day is Saturday June 19 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
If we interpret the notice from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks correctly, if you are biking the area trail to and from the dam, you still have to hop off and walk when you are on the dam. The dam is normally closed to public access, but Northwestern Energy and Montana FWP are working together to provide this special opportunity to the public to experience the trails along the Missouri River in Great Falls. Normally only available as an out and back hike/ride, opening the dam for public access on this day will allow trail users to make a loop and hike or r