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1.3 miles
Distance
732 ft
Climb
00:22:18
Avg time
732 ft
Altitude change
3,792 ft
Altitude min
4,524 ft
Altitude max
3,792 ft
Altitude start
4,524 ft
Altitude end
10.6%
Grade
3.4%
Grade max
61.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
00:22:18
Avg time

Woods Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    The Rattlesnake
    Missoula, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #513
  • AKA
    Sheep Mountain
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #17441 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36248 in Trail Running
    • #25538 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The trail starts at the Woods Gulch trailhead and provides access to Three Larch, Sidewinder, and Sheep Mountain. The Gulch is shady and stays relatively cool on hot days. It also tends to hold snow and ice longer in the winter.

The trail climbs steadily at the beginning with a couple of steeper pithches until it reaches a bridge across the creek. The grade is a bit easier after the bridge as the trail takes a switchback through an open rocky area. It then reenters the forest and climbs steeply again moderating a bit before reaching an unbridged creek crossing and the junction with the Larch Ladder foot path. The area just past the creek has a small rock garden and tends to be wet and muddy. Another climbing section brings you up out of the Gulch to the end at a multi-way trail trail junction.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24 miles average
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  • 15 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 210 rides
  • Last: Jun 23, 2026
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May 2, 2026 @ 9:47am (America/Denver)
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Mar 27, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/Denver)
Mar 27, 2026
 Just one tree down near the top. Could be cleared with a good hand saw. Trail is mostly in good shape but it's wet at the bottom and there is...
Nov 11, 2025 @ 3:39pm (America/Denver)
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Oct 21, 2025 @ 12:14pm (America/Denver)
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Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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        Directions to woods-gulch trailhead (46.920280, -113.948180)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Woods Gulch

        ▼ Where is Woods Gulch located?
        Woods Gulch is located in The Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the The Rattlesnake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.92028, -113.94818.
        ▼ How hard is Woods Gulch?
        Woods Gulch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Woods Gulch?
        Woods Gulch has 732 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,792 ft to 4,524 ft.
        ▼ Is Woods Gulch a point to point trail?
        Woods Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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