24.2 miles
Distance
5,189 ft
Climb
-5,189 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
3,469 ft
Altitude min
3,492 ft
Altitude start
3,494 ft
Altitude end
-57.1%
Grade max
52%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

good ride, views, hucks, beargrass

Detailed Description
stuart run is a 24 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Missoula Montana. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 5,189 ft with a max elevation of 7,950 ft then descends -5,189 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 23, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition (www.msomtbco.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    24 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 46 min
  • Altitude change
    0 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,469 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,492 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,494 ft
  • Climb
    5,189 ft
  • Descent
    -5,189 ft
  • Grade max
    -57.1%
  • Grade min
    52%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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youtuber Stuart Peak - The Rattlesnake - Missoula, MT
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Stuart Peak - The Rattlesnake - Missoula, MT
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Sep 27, 2022
youtuber Spring Gulch - The Rattlesnake - Missoula, MT
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Spring Gulch - The Rattlesnake - Missoula, MT
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Sep 27, 2022

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Stuart Peak
Sep 23, 2026 @ 6:35am (America/Denver)
Sep 23, 2026
One small section of blowdown ~1.2 miles up from the overlook junction, and another larger tree down maybe a tenth of a mile up from that.
Rattlesnake Trail
Sep 12, 2026 @ 7:59am (America/Creston)
Sep 12, 2026
Huge tree down close to the bridge 8 miles up.
Spring Gulch
Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:24pm (America/Denver)
Jul 29, 2026
All clear!
Wallman West
Jul 25, 2026 @ 6:58am (America/Denver)
Jul 25, 2026
Wallman East
Jul 25, 2026 @ 6:58am (America/Denver)
Jul 25, 2026
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  • By hgaskill & contributors
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