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1.4 miles
Distance
261 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:10:59
Avg time
216 ft
Altitude change
3,713 ft
Altitude min
3,972 ft
Altitude max
3,713 ft
Altitude start
3,930 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
4,491 ft
Distance climb
2,405 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:10:59
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Jumbo Saddle Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Rattlesnake
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    March - November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Missoula

Dirt road connecting the Rattlesnake Valley with Marshall Canyon crossing over Jumbo Saddle.

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Closed in the winter (12/1 - 3/15)

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 54 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 590 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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        Directions to jumbo-saddle-road trailhead (46.898300, -113.950510)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Jumbo Saddle Road

        Where is Jumbo Saddle Road located?
        Jumbo Saddle Road is located in The Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the The Rattlesnake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.8983, -113.95051.
        What is the elevation gain for Jumbo Saddle Road?
        Jumbo Saddle Road has 261 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,713 ft to 3,972 ft.
        Is Jumbo Saddle Road a point to point trail?
        Jumbo Saddle Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Jumbo Saddle Road?
        Jumbo Saddle Road is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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