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1,762 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
4,034 ft
High Point
-106 ft
Altitude change
3,914 ft
Altitude min
4,021 ft
Altitude start
3,914 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-21.9%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
282 ft
Distance climb
1,375 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat

Base Area Loop (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marshall Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #150348 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #342279 in Trail Running
    • #100458 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Missoula County

The lower half of the Base Area Loop trail (upper half yet to be built). Multi use trail, serves as the exit of Mission to MARS, and is also adaptive MTB friendly. Lower portion of Local Glory has been widened to accommodate.

Adaptive Bike Info

Typical Width: 8ft, Min Width: 6ft
Typical cross-slope: 2%, Max: 12%
Typical Grade: 6%, Max 11%
Wide machine built trail mostly on old road bed. Wide, sweeping corners.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 160 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 336 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Base Area Loop (Lower)

        ▼ Where is Base Area Loop (Lower) located?
        Base Area Loop (Lower) is located in Marshall Mountain, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Marshall Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.91526, -113.91247.
        ▼ How hard is Base Area Loop (Lower)?
        Base Area Loop (Lower) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Base Area Loop (Lower)?
        Base Area Loop (Lower) has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,914 ft to 4,034 ft.
        ▼ Is Base Area Loop (Lower) a point to point trail?
        Base Area Loop (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Base Area Loop (Lower)?
        Base Area Loop (Lower) is 1,762 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Base Area Loop (Lower)?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Base Area Loop (Lower). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Base Area Loop (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Base Area Loop (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Base Area Loop (Lower)?
        Base Area Loop (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,037 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,221 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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