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3.5 miles
Distance
-1,963 ft
Descent
00:27:09
Avg time
-1,963 ft
Altitude change
5,074 ft
Altitude min
7,037 ft
Altitude max
7,037 ft
Altitude start
5,075 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-52.5%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:27:09
Avg time
Stuart Peak Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaThe Rattlesnake
Missoula, Montana -
Ref Number#517
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 100 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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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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SeasonJune - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
2000 vert of non-stop, fast descending. Pretty smooth the entire way, with only a few small roots. A few switchbacks up top open up to some fast parts through the woods at the bottom. Keep rolling into Spring Gulch for one of the longest non-stop descents you'll find anywhere.
Watch out for hikers Especially on the weekends. Later in the season this trail is also used by hunters heading out to the back country. DO NOT ride beyond the Rattlesnake Wilderness Boundary.
Access Info
While descending down Spring Gulch, take the first sharp left and climb. Climb to the Wilderness boundary then either turn around, or leave your bike and hike to the peak.
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Directions to stuart-peak trailhead
(46.994170, -113.936460)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stuart Peak
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Where is Stuart Peak located?
Stuart Peak is located in The Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the The Rattlesnake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.99417, -113.93646.
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How hard is Stuart Peak?
Stuart Peak is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Stuart Peak?
The trail has 1,963 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,074 ft to 7,037 ft.
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Is Stuart Peak a point to point trail?
Stuart Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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