Western Cider
Contact & location
Missoula, MT 59802
Where Western Cider is located
Head into Missoula, MT and you'll come across Western Cider on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Montana's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 501 North California Street, Missoula into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Missoula County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Missoula itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Western Cider
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Western Cider is a working apple orchard in Missoula, Montana. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Western Cider
Pick-your-own is available at Western Cider during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Western Cider tracks the rest of Montana. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Western Cider is located
Head into Missoula, MT and you'll come across Western Cider on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Montana's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 501 North California Street, Missoula into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Missoula County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Missoula itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Western Cider
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Western Cider offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Western Cider runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Western Cider?+
Beyond picking, Western Cider offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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