more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Missoula
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City 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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  • 18.5 km avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Developer Road Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2024 @ 3:54pm
Sep 18, 2024
Jul 26, 2024 @ 10:21am
Jul 26, 2024
 Downed tree
Nov 19, 2023 @ 2:06am
Nov 19, 2023
Mar 19, 2023 @ 8:04pm
Mar 19, 2023
 Ankle to shin-deep post holing. Not packed or well tracked.
Nov 24, 2022 @ 1:09am
Nov 24, 2022
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      rth009
      Not sure why this is on here, pretty sure there is a no trespassing/private road sign at the intersection with the Barmeyer Trail that drops down to the NW toward the Sousa trailhead in Mansion Heights.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Developer Road?
      Developer Road is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Developer Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Developer Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Developer Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Developer Road are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Developer Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Developer Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Developer Road?
      The estimated time to ride Developer Road is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Developer Road?
      Developer Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 286 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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