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3,445 ft
Distance
-514 ft
Descent
00:03:52
Avg time
-514 ft
Altitude change
4,180 ft
Altitude min
4,695 ft
Altitude max
4,695 ft
Altitude start
4,180 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
-3.2%
Grade min
3,445 ft
Distance down
00:03:52
Avg time
Chopsticks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaPattee Canyon
Missoula, Montana -
Ref Number#302.1
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
Rocky, and slightly technical decent that has plenty of obstacles to keep your attention. Also known as Chopsticks. Primarily know as The Gut.
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Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 75 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 518 rides
- Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to chopsticks-31484 trailhead
(46.848190, -113.949450)
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