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1,793 ft
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:06:46
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
3,503 ft
Altitude min
3,605 ft
Altitude max
3,503 ft
Altitude start
3,605 ft
Altitude end
5.673%
Grade
-4.975%
Grade max
17.982%
Grade min
1,481 ft
Distance climb
144 ft
Distance down
153 ft
Distance flat
00:06:46
Avg time

Black Fox Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    North Hills
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #44048 in Hiking [+]
    • #21453 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Missoula

The Black Fox trail provides access from the end of Duncan Drive to the North Hills Sunlight area. It begins with a short singletrack climb up a moderate slope then turns south to join an old road for little way. The trail spurs off to the right turning back to singletrack rolls through a gully and then climbs up to meet the North Loop trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Black Fox located?
        Black Fox is located in North Hills, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.91012, -113.97085.
        ▼ How hard is Black Fox?
        Black Fox is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.673%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Fox?
        Black Fox has 107 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,503 ft to 3,605 ft.
        ▼ Is Black Fox a point to point trail?
        Black Fox is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Black Fox?
        Black Fox is 1,793 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Fox?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Fox. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Black Fox? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Fox are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Black Fox?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to hike Black Fox. The trail is 1,793 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Black Fox?
        Black Fox is a very popular trail. There have been 1,178 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,456 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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