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2,777 ft
Distance
282 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:06:35
Avg time
256 ft
Altitude change
3,208 ft
Altitude min
3,466 ft
Altitude max
3,210 ft
Altitude start
3,466 ft
Altitude end
9.203%
Grade
-15.196%
Grade max
22.689%
Grade min
2,439 ft
Distance climb
265 ft
Distance down
73 ft
Distance flat
00:06:35
Avg time

Froehlich Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    North Hills
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #4818 in Hiking [+]
    • #1271 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Missoula

The trail starts by following the westbound entrance ramp for the highway. After a short flat section it turns and goes through a gate and then climbs steadily up through several switchbacks and then ends at the City View trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 3, 2024
 Mostly bare dirt, but there are sneaky ice patches
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Froehlich

        ▼ Where is Froehlich located?
        Froehlich is located in North Hills, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.88111, -113.99234.
        ▼ How hard is Froehlich?
        Froehlich is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.203%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Froehlich?
        Froehlich has 282 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,208 ft to 3,466 ft.
        ▼ Is Froehlich a point to point trail?
        Froehlich is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Froehlich?
        Froehlich is 2,777 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Froehlich?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Froehlich. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Froehlich?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Froehlich are:
        • December (4 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        • January (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Froehlich? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Froehlich are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Froehlich?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to hike Froehlich. The trail is 2,777 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Froehlich?
        Froehlich is a very popular trail. There have been 2,738 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,306 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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