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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: USFS
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- Mountain Bike
66 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Horse
18 trails
- Hike
79 trails
- Trail Running
79 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Snowshoe
31 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 14
- 31
- 17
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Jun 26, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 76
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 66
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 79
- Trails Trail Running
- 79
- Trails Snowshoe
- 31
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 80 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,877 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,786 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,975 ft
- Reports
- 1,081
- Photos
- 114
- Ridden Counter
- 16,642
Popular Pattee Canyon Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 669 •
This trail focuses on FLOW. There are a few switchbacks but for the most part they are bermed and wide enough to keep your speed. This is the primary route to use to get to the upper Pattee Creek trails higher up in the canyon.
• 90 ★ 3.7 • 3,445 ft • 0 ft • 463 •
Rocky, and slightly technical decent that has plenty of obstacles to keep your attention. Also known as Chopsticks. Primarily know as .
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 4 miles • 921 ft • 453 •
A long mostly gentle rolling climb from the to the Pattee Canyon area. The trail starts at a gate on the and makes an immediate left following the power line corridor for a short distance before swinging south and beginning the first climb.
• 80 ★ 3.5 • 3,015 ft • 94 ft • 356 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 94 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 932 ft • 0 ft • 343 •
A short mellow trail connecting the Loop to Crazy Canyon.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 600 ft • 17 ft • 338 •
A wide smooth path connecting the upper Pattee Canyon parking lot to the trails.
Pattee Canyon Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.8 • 16 miles • 1,571 ft • 8 • Loop •
The classic Missoula ride around Mount Sentinel. The route is typically ridden clockwise to end on the MoZ...
★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 1,646 ft • 15 • Out & Back •
This is a good intermediate intro ride for the lower Pattee Canyon. It's not super long on mileage, but...
11 miles • 1,977 ft • 7 • Loop •
This route provides a way to link the Barmeyer and Moz trails into a loop with two good climbs and fun...
11 miles • 1,823 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
Starting in Pattee Canyon, this route takes you up the easiest way to the Beacon on University Mountain....
12 miles • 2,077 ft • 4 • Loop •
A loop from the Pattee Canyon Trailhead that climbs a combination of pavement, singletrack, and gravel...
20 miles • 3,120 ft • 3 • Loop •
This route is primarily gravel with some hard climbing, a very short hike-a-bike, and some sporting single...
Photos of Pattee Canyon Mountain Bike
Videos of Pattee Canyon Mountain Bike
trail: Crazy Canyon
2:04 |
419 |
Sep 23, 2014
youtuber
![South Side Loop - Pattee Canyon - Missoula, MT]()
trail: South Side Loop
16:29 |
70 |
Jun 26, 2025 , Missoula
youtuber
![Sam Braxton - Pattee Canyon - Missoula, MT]()
trail: Sam Braxton
26:01 |
56 |
Jun 26, 2025 , Missoula
youtuber
![Cookie Monster - Pattee Canyon - Missoula, MT]()
trail: Cookie Monster
3:16 |
128 |
Apr 19, 2024 , Missoula
youtuber
![Mount Sentinel Summit - Pattee Canyon -...]()
trail: Mount Sentinel Summit
3:10 |
193 |
Apr 19, 2024 , Missoula
youtuber
![Pengelly Saddle - Pattee Canyon - Missoula, MT]()
trail: Pengelly Saddle
2:31 |
103 |
Apr 19, 2024 , Missoula
youtuber
![Tumbleweed - Pattee Canyon - Missoula, MT]()
trail: Tumbleweed
11:43 |
179 |
Apr 16, 2024 , Missoula
trail: Sundance Kid
3:26 |
153 |
Aug 22, 2023 , Missoula
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pengelly Saddle | Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:20am (America/Denver) Jun 26, 2026 | Ideal | aaronrbaldwin TRAILFORKS | ||
| 10 Gallon Hat Lower | Jun 22, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Creston) Jun 22, 2026 | Ideal | marebearrr | ||
| Tumbleweed | Jun 22, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Creston) Jun 22, 2026 | Ideal | marebearrr | ||
| Cookie Monster | Jun 22, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Creston) Jun 22, 2026 | Ideal | marebearrr | ||
| Dog Leg | Jun 22, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Creston) Jun 22, 2026 | Ideal | marebearrr | ||
| Hot Mess | Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:56pm (America/Denver) Jun 2, 2026 | Ideal | Fanderson | ||
| Magic Carpet - 302.6 | Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:56pm (America/Denver) Jun 2, 2026 | Ideal | Fanderson | ||
| First Date | Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:56pm (America/Denver) Jun 2, 2026 | Ideal | Fanderson | ||
| Cox to Pattee Jt. | Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:56pm (America/Denver) Jun 2, 2026 | Ideal | Fanderson | ||
| Chopsticks | Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:56pm (America/Denver) Jun 2, 2026 | Ideal | Fanderson |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enki11 | wishlist | region | activity #98681034 | Jul 7, 2026 @ 6:14pm Jul 7, 2026 |
| gabek406 | add | route | activity #98402395 | Jul 4, 2026 @ 4:47am Jul 4, 2026 |
| itho16 | ridden | trail | activity #98388036 and 3 more | Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:36pm Jul 3, 2026 |
| itho16 | vote | trail | activity #98252123 and 4 more | Jul 2, 2026 @ 12:51am Jul 2, 2026 |
| itho16 | ridden | trail | activity #98252087 and 2 more | Jul 2, 2026 @ 12:50am Jul 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | So rocky and steep! Rode my XC mountain bike... | Aug 16, 2025 @ 6:33pm Aug 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | Good little 20-30 minutes ride. Mix of short... | May 8, 2025 @ 3:33pm May 8, 2025 | ||
| report | *correction: the downed tree is below this trail | Aug 30, 2024 @ 9:41pm Aug 30, 2024 | ||
| report | Tree is still down as of 8/28 | Aug 29, 2024 @ 11:48am Aug 29, 2024 | ||
| report | Tree down near top | Aug 21, 2024 @ 2:04pm Aug 21, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills | 17 | 6 | 3.3 km | ||
| Dean Stone | 5 | 5 | 3.4 km | ||
| Marshall Mountain | 7 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6.4 km |
| Blue Mountain | 14 | 28 | 9 | 8.7 km | |
| The Rattlesnake | 52 | 28 | 6 | 8.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 66 | 70 miles | 13,599 ft | 28 miles | 2,785 ft | #1,406 | #486 | 106 | 1,056 | 16 | 17,872 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 7 miles | 381 ft | 2 miles | 997 ft | #7,562 | #2,241 | 874 | 81 | |||
| Horse | 18 | 32 miles | 5,528 ft | 11 miles | 2,425 ft | #1,278 | #651 | 166 | ||||
| Hike | 79 | 80 miles | 13,878 ft | 30 miles | 2,785 ft | #1,694 | #744 | 9 | 1,064 | 7 | 4,375 | |
| Trail Running | 79 | 80 miles | 13,878 ft | 30 miles | 2,785 ft | #820 | #282 | 1 | 1,065 | 7 | 6,151 | |
| Snowshoe | 31 | 38 miles | 8,097 ft | 17 miles | 2,425 ft | #368 | #120 | 66 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 6 miles | 1,257 ft | 2 miles | 1,654 ft | 23 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pattee Canyon
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pattee Canyon?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pattee Canyon are:
- Deer Creek Sneak (4.2/5)
- South Side Loop (4.1/5)
- 10 Gallon Hat Lower (4/5)
- Mount Sentinel Summit (4/5)
- No Name Trail (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pattee Canyon?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Pattee Canyon are:
- July (307 activities)
- June (243 activities)
- May (220 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pattee Canyon?
There are 7 parking locations listed in Pattee Canyon. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Pattee Canyon?
The longest trail in Pattee Canyon is Deer Creek Sneak at 4.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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