3.8 miles
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-2,448 ft
Descent
00:32:22
Avg time
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Deadmans Ridge Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Horse
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaBlue Mountain
Missoula, Montana -
Ref Number#6.05
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 85 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
The closest thing to a downhill trail in Missoula. Take in the view of Lolo peak before dropping in. Steep and rowdy the whole way down, with rock chutes and roots. Dust off the big bike and have at it. Better in May and June before the motos tear it up. Shuttling to the top is an option, but the ride up on the forest road isn't bad.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Deadmans Ridge multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-2,355 ft
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Altitude min4,017 ft
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Altitude max6,386 ft
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Altitude start6,386 ft
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Altitude end4,032 ft
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Grade-11.8%
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Grade max-71.2%
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Grade min18.9%
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Distance climb2,001 ft
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat633 ft
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Avg time00:32:22
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Avg reverse time01:32:34
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 165 rides
- Last: Aug 17, 2022
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AlbatrossCafe
(Jul 6, 2022 at 20:11)
Really solid trail. Only rated four stars because I have to save the five for something spectacular - Coming from WA state I am a bit spoiled! Relentless trail, but fun all the way down. I shuttled up with my dual crown bike and hiked it to the lookout. Only had to push in three or four spots coming down. Took about an hour.
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