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2,110 ft
Distance
334 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
3,584 ft
High Point
310 ft
Altitude change
3,249 ft
Altitude min
3,249 ft
Altitude start
3,560 ft
Altitude end
14.7%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
66%
Grade min
1,847 ft
Distance climb
266 ft
Distance down

Craighead Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pattee Canyon
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #7727 in Hiking [+]
    • #3494 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The trail starts at the eastern end of Woodworth Avenue and climbs steeply up the open slopes of Mount Sentinel through a series of switchbacks. The trail flattens out after passing through an opening in a fence and then drops gradually before ending at a switchback in the Evans trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 7, 2024 @ 10:51am
Dec 7, 2024
Feb 29, 2024 @ 9:58am
Feb 29, 2024
Mar 9, 2023 @ 2:05am
Mar 9, 2023
Extremely icy in the lower switchbacks.
Mar 3, 2022 @ 4:16pm
Mar 3, 2022
Some ice at the bottom then clear above.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Craighead

        Where is Craighead located?
        Craighead is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.85316, -113.98421.
        How hard is Craighead?
        Craighead is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Craighead?
        Craighead has 334 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,249 ft to 3,584 ft.
        Is Craighead a point to point trail?
        Craighead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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