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2.3 miles
Distance
1,672 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:53:52
Avg time
1,608 ft
Altitude change
3,208 ft
Altitude min
4,822 ft
Altitude max
3,208 ft
Altitude start
4,816 ft
Altitude end
13.352%
Grade
-17.904%
Grade max
39.733%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
866 ft
Distance down
271 ft
Distance flat
00:53:52
Avg time
Hellgate Canyon Details
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Activities
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- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaPattee Canyon
Missoula, Montana -
Ref Number#11
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AKASmokejumper Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Hiking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerLolo National Forest
The trail starts by crossing a small scree field and then climbs steadily into the forest and follows the forested north facing slope up to the Sentinel - University saddle. The lush vegetation along the Hellgate Canyon trail is a stark contrast to the grassy west facing slopes and sparsely treed south facing slopes of Mount Sentinel. It feels like you have entered the wilds and left the city behind except for the buzz of the highway traffic passing through the canyon below.
Access Info
The trail can be accessed from the Kim Williams trail or the saddle west of Mount Sentinel.
Trail Supporters
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 23 rides
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(46.861340, -113.961510)
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Nearby Trails
- Kim Williams Side Trail 3,737 ft
- Hidden Trail 5,210 ft
- Sentinel Summit 1 mile
- Kim Williams Trail 1 mile
- L Trail 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hellgate Canyon
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Where is Hellgate Canyon located?
Hellgate Canyon is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.86134, -113.96151.
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How hard is Hellgate Canyon?
Hellgate Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.352%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hellgate Canyon?
Hellgate Canyon has 1,672 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,208 ft to 4,822 ft.
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Is Hellgate Canyon a point to point trail?
Hellgate Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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