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1,673 ft
Distance
158 ft
Climb
00:02:34
Avg time
158 ft
Altitude change
4,174 ft
Altitude min
4,331 ft
Altitude max
4,174 ft
Altitude start
4,331 ft
Altitude end
9.4%
Grade
0.6%
Grade max
45.6%
Grade min
1,621 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time

Weigh Anchor Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Marshall Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #200477 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103343 in Trail Running
    • #113090 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    City of Missoula

An alternate to the Easy Up climb that provides access to the Anchors Aweigh trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 3, 2022
 All clear from Easy Up to Anchors Aweigh
Sep 16, 2021 @ 11:19am
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        Directions to weigh-anchor trailhead (46.917380, -113.903970)

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        0:18 | 52 | Jul 13, 2025 , Missoula

        Routes with this trail

        1
        2023 Missoula XC Friday Course
        ★ 5.0 • 2,898 miles • 5,744 ft • 10 • Loop • Race •
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        TGIF 6 - Every Trail at Marshall
        9 miles • 2,181 ft • 11 • Loop • Race •
        The last race of the TGIF series, every trail at Marshall.
        1
        Missoula XC new UCI lap
        4 miles • 1,119 ft • 10 • Loop • Race •
        Missoula XC long course for UCI races. Adds extra climb up lower and descends bottom of Bjorn.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Weigh Anchor

        ▼ Where is Weigh Anchor located?
        Weigh Anchor is located in Marshall Mountain, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Marshall Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.91738, -113.90397.
        ▼ How hard is Weigh Anchor?
        Weigh Anchor is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Weigh Anchor?
        Weigh Anchor has 48 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,272 m to 1,320 m.
        ▼ Is Weigh Anchor a point to point trail?
        Weigh Anchor is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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