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45.4 miles
Distance
968 ft
Climb
-499 ft
Descent
02:53:19
Avg time
471 ft
Altitude change
3,134 ft
Altitude min
3,624 ft
Altitude max
3,146 ft
Altitude start
3,617 ft
Altitude end
0.196%
Grade
-6.49%
Grade max
9.255%
Grade min
26 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
7 miles
Distance flat
02:53:19
Avg time
Bitterroot Trail Details
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- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSleeping Child
Hamilton, Montana -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeXC, RD, Fat, CX, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
The Bitterroot Trail is an approximately 50-mile paved path that connects Missoula and Hamilton – and the quaint towns along the way – while paralleling the rugged Bitterroot Mountains. You can experience all the charm, wonder, and adventure that Western Montana offers as you ride along this historic trail.
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- 51 miles avg distance
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- 8 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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(46.823390, -114.077880)
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Where is Bitterroot Trail located?
Bitterroot Trail is located in Sleeping Child, Hamilton, Montana, United States. It is part of the Sleeping Child trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.82339, -114.07788.
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How hard is Bitterroot Trail?
Bitterroot Trail is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.196%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Bitterroot Trail?
Bitterroot Trail has 968 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 499 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,134 ft to 3,624 ft.
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Is Bitterroot Trail a point to point trail?
Bitterroot Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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