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3,646 ft
Distance
672 ft
Climb
00:16:52
Avg time
672 ft
Altitude change
3,226 ft
Altitude min
3,898 ft
Altitude max
3,226 ft
Altitude start
3,898 ft
Altitude end
18.419%
Grade
5.369%
Grade max
28.878%
Grade min
3,646 ft
Distance climb
00:16:52
Avg time
M Trail Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaPattee Canyon
Missoula, Montana -
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Local Popularity100 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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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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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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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUniversity of Montana
The M trail is one of the most well used trails in the Missoula valley. It rises quickly above the University of Montana campus with great views of the University area and downtown Missoula. The trail is wide and steep in sections with a number of benches along to way to take a break on and enjoy the views. The trail ends just beyond the iconic "M" but the Sentinel Summit and Hellgate Ridgeline trails both continue up to the peak of Mount Sentinel.
Access Info
Parking is available at the "M" lot. There are a few parking spots designated for hikers. During the day when school is in session the rest of the lot requires are parking permit. The lot is occasionally used for pay parking during sporting events. Generally in the evenings and on weekends it is easy to get a parking spot.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(46.862220, -113.980310)
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Nearby Trails
- Hellgate Ridgeline 89 ft
- Sentinel Gulch 1,473 ft
- Kim Williams Trail 1,827 ft
- Riverfront Trail 2,290 ft
- Sentinel Summit 2,461 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About M Trail
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Where is M Trail located?
M Trail is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.86222, -113.98031.
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How hard is M Trail?
M Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.419%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for M Trail?
M Trail has 672 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,226 ft to 3,898 ft.
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Is M Trail a point to point trail?
M Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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