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5.0 miles
Distance
365 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
01:30:26
Avg time
330 ft
Altitude change
3,591 ft
Altitude min
3,922 ft
Altitude max
3,591 ft
Altitude start
3,921 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3,596 ft
Distance down
3,009 ft
Distance flat
01:30:26
Avg time
Rattlesnake Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaThe Rattlesnake
Missoula, Montana -
Ref Number#99
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Snow GroomingClassic
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay - Nov
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
Old road / double track running up the main Rattlesnake corridor. Starts smooth and gets a little rougher as you go along. Decent views past the bridge. Main way back from [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/sheep-mountain-25475/]Sheep Mountain[/[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/l-trail-201007/]L[/L]]
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From the main Rattlesnake ride up the corridor.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 33 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
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- 161 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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(46.924440, -113.961710)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rattlesnake Trail
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Where is Rattlesnake Trail located?
Rattlesnake Trail is located in The Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the The Rattlesnake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.92444, -113.96171.
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How hard is Rattlesnake Trail?
Rattlesnake Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Rattlesnake Trail?
Rattlesnake Trail has 365 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,591 ft to 3,922 ft.
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Is Rattlesnake Trail a point to point trail?
Rattlesnake Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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