8.4 miles
Distance
1,466 ft
Climb
-1,467 ft
Descent
4,568 ft
High Point

A chill afternoon loop with a flowy descent down Hayes Creek and a more technical descent down Orchard trail.

Detailed Description
Corridor to Hayes to Orchard is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Missoula Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 1,466 ft with a max elevation of 4,568 ft then descends -1,467 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    37
More Stats for Corridor to Hayes to Orchard mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 11 min
  • Altitude min
    3,219 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,222 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,219 ft
  • Grade max
    -39.7%
  • Grade min
    48.5%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,070 ft
Avg: 4 (1 votes)

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Why Not - Blue Mountain - Missoula, MT
Why Not - Blue Mountain - Missoula, MT
trail: Why Not
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Orchard  - Blue Mountain - Missoula, MT
Orchard - Blue Mountain - Missoula, MT
trail: Orchard
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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6.01 - Moto Trail
Jan 31, 2025 @ 1:39pm
Jan 31, 2025
A little tricky but rideable up and down.
Orchard
Jan 16, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Jan 16, 2025
Snow is not packed real well but it’s rideable on a fat bike. Super fun today in a half in control kinda way.
Wilderness Trail
Jan 16, 2025 @ 3:00pm
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Why Not
Jan 16, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Jan 16, 2025
Blue Mountain Main Corridor
Jan 8, 2025 @ 7:44pm
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