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29.6 miles
Distance
7,136 ft
Climb
-5,959 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1,177 ft
Altitude change
3,508 ft
Altitude min
3,768 ft
Altitude start
4,944 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-43.3%
Grade max
98.3%
Grade min
14 miles
Distance climb
15 miles
Distance down
4,911 ft
Distance flat
R1K Reverse Snake for September
Detailed Description
Reverse Snake is a 30 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Missoula Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 38 trails. This route climbs 7,136 ft with a max elevation of 5,466 ft then descends -5,959 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 11, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4 trails (newest: Jun 27, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance30 miles
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Avg time9 hr 41 min
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Altitude change1,177 ft
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Altitude min3,508 ft
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Altitude start3,768 ft
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Altitude end4,944 ft
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Climb1 mile
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Descent-5,959 ft
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Grade0.8%
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Grade max-43.3%
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Grade min98.3%
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Distance climb14 miles
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Distance down15 miles
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Distance flat4,911 ft
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| 764 ft | |||||
| 2 miles |
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Bike typeXC
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