more stats
1,706 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:03:02
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
3,648 ft
Altitude min
3,678 ft
Altitude max
3,649 ft
Altitude start
3,665 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
1,033 ft
Distance climb
308 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:03:02
Avg time

Foothill Grassland Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #218815 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65210 in Trail Running
    • #94852 in Hiking
    • #39597 in Horseback
    • #34709 in Snowshoeing
    • #45172 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,978 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #751 in Trail Running
    • #1,288 in Hiking
    • #1,631 in Horseback
    • #1,021 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,413 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A pleasant singletrack trail that traverses across a sparsely treed slope with good views of the mountains to the north. An old sign along the trail says "Foothill Grassland Type" which is an ecoregion in Montana and Alberta.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montana_Valley_and_Foothill_grasslands

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Family friendlyMeadowViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9.5 km average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 13.2 km avg distance
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  • 308 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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 Riding great today…temps will affect conditions greatly
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Foothill Grassland located?
      Foothill Grassland is located in Blue Mountain, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.8269, -114.11083.
      ▼ How hard is Foothill Grassland?
      Foothill Grassland is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Foothill Grassland?
      Foothill Grassland has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,648 ft to 3,678 ft.
      ▼ Is Foothill Grassland a point to point trail?
      Foothill Grassland is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Foothill Grassland?
      Foothill Grassland is 1,706 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Foothill Grassland?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Foothill Grassland. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Foothill Grassland? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Foothill Grassland are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Foothill Grassland?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Foothill Grassland. The trail is 1,706 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Foothill Grassland?
      Foothill Grassland is a very popular trail. There have been 2,039 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,332 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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