3.8 miles
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-2,448 ft
Descent
00:27:32
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Deadmans Ridge Trail

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    Land Manager

Deadmans Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #6.05
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #54183 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57376 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Deadmans Ridge multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -2,355 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,017 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,386 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,386 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,032 ft
  • Grade
    -11.8%
  • Grade max
    -71.2%
  • Grade min
    18.9%
  • Distance climb
    2,001 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    633 ft
  • Avg time
    00:27:32
  • Avg reverse time
    01:32:34
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on Nov 21, 2023
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.85 (20 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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  • Wet
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  • Ideal
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      Deadmans Ridge Trail Reports

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      Nov 21, 2023 @ 10:39am
      Nov 21, 2023
      		 Rode from Sleeman Ridge intersect to Deadman Gulch. Ground was frozen in most places. As sun started to melt areas of the trail it became muddy....
      Nov 11, 2023 @ 11:50pm
      Nov 11, 2023
      		 Wet with puddles on the bottom half. Snow on the upper half. Just a few inches of snow at the top of Blue Mountain.
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 8:29am
      Sep 18, 2023
      		 Great condition. I rode the lower half and cleared some small deadfall and over growing veg.
      Jun 2, 2023 @ 10:44pm
      Jun 2, 2023
      		 All clear at the top with a bit of moisture from the recent rains.
      Sep 18, 2022 @ 12:14pm
      Sep 18, 2022
      		 reporter Dry as a pop corn fart.
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      • 20 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
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      • 195 rides
      • Last: Sep 24, 2023

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