more stats
1,762 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
-106 ft
Altitude change
3,914 ft
Altitude min
4,034 ft
Altitude max
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
00:01:06
Avg time

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
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #172799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #356104 in Trail Running
    • #147859 in Hiking
    • #23196 in Adaptive Biking
    • #10974 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,615 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,905 in Trail Running
    • #1,899 in Hiking
    • #339 in Adaptive Biking
    • #163 in Gravel Biking
  • 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.

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 207 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 384 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 long does it take to ride Base Area Loop (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Base Area Loop (Lower). The trail is 1,762 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Base Area Loop (Lower)?
      Base Area Loop (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,209 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,401 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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