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1.8 miles
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-102 ft
Descent
00:12:51
Avg time
107 ft
Altitude change
3,930 ft
Altitude min
4,037 ft
Altitude max
3,930 ft
Altitude start
4,037 ft
Altitude end
1.136%
Grade
-18.344%
Grade max
14.088%
Grade min
4,983 ft
Distance climb
3,853 ft
Distance down
609 ft
Distance flat
00:12:51
Avg time

Sentinel Fire Road Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pattee Canyon
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #52511 in Hiking [+]
    • #2580 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A pleasant gently graded traverse across the west face of Mount Sentinel perched 600+ feet above the valley below. Unobstructed views of the Missoula valley and the mountains to the west.

Access Info

The trail can be accessed by hiking up to the "M" or from the top of the MoZ trail above the University Golf Course.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mostly clear dirt with some patches of ice and hard packed snow.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sentinel Fire Road

        Where is Sentinel Fire Road located?
        Sentinel Fire Road is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.83449, -113.97994.
        How hard is Sentinel Fire Road?
        Sentinel Fire Road is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.136%.
        What is the elevation gain for Sentinel Fire Road?
        Sentinel Fire Road has 209 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,930 ft to 4,037 ft.
        Is Sentinel Fire Road a point to point trail?
        Sentinel Fire Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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