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3.6 miles
Distance
562 ft
Climb
-1,909 ft
Descent
01:03:59
Avg time
-1,348 ft
Altitude change
5,705 ft
Altitude min
7,338 ft
Altitude max
7,214 ft
Altitude start
5,866 ft
Altitude end
-7.129%
Grade
-56.601%
Grade max
27.814%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
01:03:59
Avg time
1513 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaThe Rattlesnake
Missoula, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonLate June - Oct (depending on snow and blow-down)
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
Trail 1513 is a ridgeline descent in the Rattlesnake backcountry that's got it all. Steeps, exposure, rocky sections, creek crossings, and tight switchbacks on singletrack that climbs then descends through lodgepole forest.
To access this trail, look for a vague cut-off trail with a cairn heading north as you approach Sheep Mountain from the south. This trail sees only occasional use due to deadfall but when cleared, it is a slightly shorter route to the East Fork of Rattlesnake Creek #514 than riding over the summit of Sheep Mountain. The trail follows the prominent ridge to the north of Sheep Mountain before joining the East Fork Trail. Check in with the Forest Service or the local trail group (MTB Missoula) for information on the condition of this trail.
Access Info
Drive north out of Missoula on Van Buren into the Rattlesnake valley and follow signs to the main recreation trailhead. From there, ride up Woods Gulch to the start of trail 513.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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NSmith11
If you are riding this it is for the views and feel of some great exposure and forest. When it comes to fun technical downhill riding this is pretty near the bottom of my list. The steep section isn't that steep and is very short. The upper section of trail surface feels like riding through cow pasture making it difficult to enjoy what should be loads of fun. I would hike this plenty but no real interest in riding it again.
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