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3,042 ft
Distance
322 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:10:43
Avg time
311 ft
Altitude change
4,816 ft
Altitude min
5,127 ft
Altitude max
4,816 ft
Altitude start
5,127 ft
Altitude end
10.215%
Grade
-4.345%
Grade max
24.973%
Grade min
2,613 ft
Distance climb
291 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:10:43
Avg time
Mount Sentinel Summit Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaPattee Canyon
Missoula, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonNon-winter
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Alpine TrailYes
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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
This is a great out and back trail that takes you to the very summit of Mount Sentinel from its eastern saddle. There are a couple of steep sections, so give yourself a pat on the back if you make it without dabs. Take in the awesome view of the Missoula Valley and then enjoy the fast (and sometimes loose) descent back to the saddle. This is a popular multi-use trail, so be vigilant and courteous to other users. This short trail is one of the crown jewels of the Pattee Canyon system, so keeping it open to bicycles is important.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 176 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to mount-sentinel-summit trailhead
(46.850040, -113.955050)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.0 • 4 miles • 1,290 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
A fun way to get to the top of Mount Sentinel starting from Crazy Canyon. This uses a few of the side...
★ 2.0 • 11 miles • 2,236 ft • 21 •
This route represents a popular way to start from town and ride to the top of Mt. Sentinel. The climb is a...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Sentinel Summit
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Where is Mount Sentinel Summit located?
Mount Sentinel Summit is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.85004, -113.95505.
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How hard is Mount Sentinel Summit?
Mount Sentinel Summit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.215%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Mount Sentinel Summit?
Mount Sentinel Summit has 322 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,816 ft to 5,127 ft.
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Is Mount Sentinel Summit a point to point trail?
Mount Sentinel Summit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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