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1.1 miles
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-414 ft
Descent
00:05:14
Avg time
-400 ft
Altitude change
4,302 ft
Altitude min
4,702 ft
Altitude max
4,702 ft
Altitude start
4,301 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:05:14
Avg time
Developer Road Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMissoula
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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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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Land OwnerCity of Missoula
Access to High, Wide, and Handsome and Mount Dean Stone. The developer road is the road that was originally built to access planned home sites. Part of Five Valleys Land Trust's Mount Dean Stone project, this area is now conserved for public access, and is owned and managed by the City of Missoula.
Adaptive Bike Info
Smooth road.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 22 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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(46.817590, -113.985240)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Developer Road
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Where is Developer Road located?
Developer Road is located in Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Missoula trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81759, -113.98524.
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What is the elevation gain for Developer Road?
Developer Road has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 414 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,302 ft to 4,702 ft.
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Is Developer Road a point to point trail?
Developer Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Developer Road?
Developer Road is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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