27.0 miles
Distance
3,782 ft
Climb
-3,755 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

East Missoula to Missoula the long way

Detailed Description
Long way from East Zootown is a 27 mile moderately popular easy route located near Missoula Montana. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 3,782 ft with a max elevation of 5,993 ft then descends -3,755 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
More Stats for Long way from East Zootown mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    6 hr 30 min
  • Altitude change
    27 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,196 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,242 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,271 ft
  • Grade max
    -41.6%
  • Grade min
    38.7%
  • Distance climb
    13 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles
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