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1.1 miles
Distance
343 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:12:23
Avg time
264 ft
Altitude change
3,396 ft
Altitude min
3,727 ft
Altitude max
3,449 ft
Altitude start
3,713 ft
Altitude end
4.517%
Grade
-23.73%
Grade max
22.287%
Grade min
4,573 ft
Distance climb
885 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:12:23
Avg time

Cherry Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    North Hills
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #11757 in Hiking [+]
    • #6499 in Trail Running
    • #21489 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #110 in Hiking · Montana [+]
    • #53 in Trail Running
    • #652 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Missoula

The trail leaves the North Hills Ridge trail and drops down a series of switchbacks into a small valley. It then follows the valley up a gentle grade. At the head of the valley the trail swings west and climbs through switchbacks across a steep hillside to rejoin the North Hills Ridge trail.

Tags
Family friendly
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Cherry Gulch Trail Reports

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Jan 25, 2026 @ 10:48am (America/Denver)
Jan 25, 2026
Jan 14, 2026 @ 11:47am (America/Denver)
Jan 14, 2026
 Very muddy. Better to catch it early after a freeze.
Mar 17, 2024 @ 11:12pm
Mar 17, 2024
Nov 14, 2023 @ 8:27am
Nov 14, 2023
Mar 28, 2023 @ 3:17am
Mar 28, 2023
 Mix mud and dry dirt with some lingering icy patches in shaded areas.
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on Jan 25, 2026
Ideal
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cherry Gulch located?
      Cherry Gulch is located in North Hills, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.87767, -113.9848.
      ▼ How hard is Cherry Gulch?
      Cherry Gulch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.517%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cherry Gulch?
      Cherry Gulch has 343 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,396 ft to 3,727 ft.
      ▼ Is Cherry Gulch a point to point trail?
      Cherry Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cherry Gulch?
      Cherry Gulch is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cherry Gulch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cherry Gulch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cherry Gulch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cherry Gulch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Cherry Gulch?
      The estimated time to hike Cherry Gulch is approximately 12 minutes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cherry Gulch?
      Cherry Gulch is a very popular trail. There have been 834 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 843 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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