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      Fast, flowy, and smooth is the main theme in the Rattlesnake....at least close to the main trail head. Venture out to the Stuart Peak Trail, Sheep Mountain Trail, or Mineral Peak Trail, and you will find plenty of scenic backcountry terrain and technical challenges. There's something for everyone here in Missoula's most popular trail system. There are a lot of weekend users, so please be courteous and yield to others. Check out MTB Missoula's recommended routes on Trailforks if you are new to town and looking for a good ride.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: National Forest
      Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 8
      • 5
      • 49
      • 27
      • 6

      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 22, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      122
      Trails Mountain Bike
      95
      Trails E-Bike
      3
      Trails Horse
      52
      Trails Hike
      122
      Trails Trail Running
      121
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      2
      Trails Snowmobile
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      58
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      9
      Trails Nordic Ski
      41
      Total Distance
      151 miles
      Total Descent
      29,216 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,383 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,604 ft
      Reports
      2,384
      Photos
      256
      Ridden Counter
      18,164

      Photos of The Rattlesnake Mountain Bike

      trail: Ravine
      0 |
      Mar 21, 2023 @ 7:02pm
      2 days
      49 |
      Jul 16, 2022 @ 3:51pm
      Jul 16, 2022
      trail: Fish Ladder
      11 |
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:47pm
      Jul 5, 2022
      trail: Three Larch
      22 |
      Jun 25, 2022 @ 2:56pm
      Jun 25, 2022
      113 |
      Nov 17, 2021 @ 9:27am
      Nov 17, 2021
      94 |
      Aug 22, 2021 @ 7:30pm
      Aug 22, 2021
      trail: Stuart Peak
      328 |
      Sep 26, 2017 @ 3:58pm
      Sep 26, 2017
      trail: Stuart Peak
      209 |
      Sep 26, 2017 @ 3:57pm
      Sep 26, 2017

      Videos of The Rattlesnake Mountain Bike

      Missoula Fenceline trail
      trail: Fenceline
      16:35 | 624 | Jun 21, 2015
      Women Ride Montana
      3:48 | 1316 | Jan 13, 2012
      Hidden Gem at Deep Creek
      1:27 | 360 | May 22, 2011
      Steep Curry - The Rattlesnake - Missoula, MT
      10:20 | 32 | Nov 9, 2022 , Missoula
      Curry Gulch - The Rattlesnake - Missoula, MT
      4:28 | 35 | Nov 8, 2022 , Missoula
      Fish Ladder - The Rattlesnake - Missoula, MT
      4:00 | 51 | Nov 8, 2022 , Missoula
      Sawmill Gulch - The Rattlesnake - Missoula, MT
      8:45 | 41 | Nov 6, 2022 , Missoula
      The Burn - The Rattlesnake - Missoula, MT
      trail: The Burn
      3:46 | 35 | Nov 6, 2022 , Missoula

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Ewok
      Mar 19, 2023 @ 7:07am
      Mar 19, 2023
      IcyTrail Running Alternating packed snow and ice sheets....davidbix
      Mountain View Bridge
      Mar 15, 2023 @ 1:56am
      Mar 15, 2023
      Snow PackedTrail Running aaronrbaldwin TRAILFORKS
      Duncan Grunt
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 6:56pm
      Mar 14, 2023
      Snow CoveredTrail Running aaronrbaldwin TRAILFORKS
      Duncan Bridge
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 6:56pm
      Mar 14, 2023
      Snow CoveredTrail Running aaronrbaldwin TRAILFORKS
      Fox Hollow
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 4:45am
      Mar 14, 2023
      Freeze/thaw CycleTrail Running aaronrbaldwin TRAILFORKS
      School Fields
      Mar 9, 2023 @ 4:29am
      Mar 9, 2023
      Snow Packedaaronrbaldwin TRAILFORKS
      Sawmill Gulch Road
      Mar 8, 2023 @ 8:29pm
      Mar 8, 2023
      Snow Packedaaronrbaldwin TRAILFORKS
      Wallman East
      Mar 8, 2023 @ 7:32pm
      Mar 8, 2023
      Snow CoveredHike Lower leg that connects into the Main...davidbix
      Spring Gulch Doubletrack
      Mar 8, 2023 @ 12:45am
      Mar 8, 2023
      Snow PackedTrail Running Mostly packed snow nicely smoothed out by...aaronrbaldwin TRAILFORKS
      Rattlesnake Creek
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 4:45pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      IcyTrail Running Mix of ice and packed snow.aaronrbaldwin TRAILFORKS

      Activity Feed

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      user #3037737Fh0IbeZEaddphoto in My City
      Mar 21, 2023 @ 7:02pm
      2 days
      user #2914729davidbixaddreportEwok
      Mar 19, 2023 @ 7:07am
      Mar 19, 2023
      user #1321975aaronrbaldwinaddreportMountain View Bridge and 4 more
      Mar 15, 2023 @ 10:14am
      Mar 15, 2023
      user #1321975aaronrbaldwinaddreportFox Hollow
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 1:56pm
      Mar 14, 2023
      user #1321975aaronrbaldwinaddreportSchool Fields and 3 more
      Mar 9, 2023 @ 2:06pm
      Mar 9, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1383950ShaeKosmotrailFencelineVery fun, the western larch changing yellow...
      Oct 31, 2022 @ 2:13pm
      Oct 31, 2022
      user #1383950ShaeKosmotrailColorado GulchIt got me to the’top’. Former roadbed
      Oct 31, 2022 @ 2:12pm
      Oct 31, 2022
      user #1383950ShaeKosmotrailSawmill GulchOk first, check to see if the few parking...
      Oct 31, 2022 @ 2:11pm
      Oct 31, 2022
      user #1383950ShaeKosmotrailEwokI’m a flow fan, it has a little, lots of...
      Oct 31, 2022 @ 2:09pm
      Oct 31, 2022
      user #1208995NSmith11trailRavineMy visit to Missoula is never complete without...
      Oct 24, 2022 @ 6:33pm
      Oct 24, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Marshall Mountain 3 9 33 km
      Frenchtown4.1 km
      Pattee Canyon 26 17 46.1 km
      Montana Snowbowl 4 4 36.7 km
      South Hills 17 67.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike95139 miles27,500 ft62 miles4,383 ft
      #312#1482512,3502315,782
      E-Bike316 miles1,903 ft7 miles2,474 ft
      #9781,90828
      Horse5287 miles18,163 ft41 miles4,117 ft
      #25#23471
      Hike122151 miles29,216 ft65 miles4,383 ft
      #205#11212,3423775
      Trail Running121151 miles29,160 ft65 miles4,383 ft
      #206#11042,34232,356
      Dirtbike/Moto215 miles1,827 ft7 miles2,474 ft
      3032
      ATV/ORV/OHV215 miles1,827 ft7 miles2,474 ft
      303
      Snowmobile17 miles1,699 ft6 miles1,686 ft
      29
      Snowshoe58104 miles20,906 ft46 miles4,232 ft
      #22#13251115
      Backcountry Ski927 miles7,500 ft14 miles4,072 ft
      #8#68062
      Nordic Ski4173 miles9,580 ft28 miles2,635 ft
      #7#7173188
      • By Fanderson MTBM & contributors
      • Admins: MONTANABIKERMAN, evasive, wyomont, MTBM, aaronrbaldwin
      • #7481 - 17,815 views
      • the rattlesnake activity log | embed map of The Rattlesnake mountain bike trails | the rattlesnake mountain biking points of interest

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