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1.8 miles
Distance
410 ft
Climb
-395 ft
Descent
00:27:54
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
3,263 ft
Altitude min
3,656 ft
Altitude max
3,263 ft
Altitude start
3,278 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
38.7%
Grade min
4,833 ft
Distance climb
4,058 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:27:54
Avg time
US West Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Rattlesnake
Missoula, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 60 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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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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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCity of Missoula
The trail follows an old US West right-of-way connecting the Rattlesnake with East Missoula. From the Rattlesnake side it starts as a wide path with a moderate grade. The trail narrows as in climbs before reaching a very steep final pitch. It then traverses above the highway and drops down on fun singletrack traversing a steep hillside to East Missoula.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 24 miles avg distance
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- 31 rides
- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Directions to us-west-trail trailhead
(46.870230, -113.976190)
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Frequently Asked Questions About US West Trail
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Where is US West Trail located?
US West 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 46.87023, -113.97619.
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How hard is US West Trail?
US West Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for US West Trail?
US West Trail has 410 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 395 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,263 ft to 3,656 ft.
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Is US West Trail a point to point trail?
US West Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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