more stats
2,707 ft
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:10:00
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
4,694 ft
Altitude min
4,775 ft
Altitude max
4,695 ft
Altitude start
4,695 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
1,752 ft
Distance climb
876 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:10:00
Avg time

Hayes Point Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #6.01
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 95 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #246928 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113210 in E-Biking
    • #129169 in Trail Running
    • #144601 in Hiking
    • #4767 in Dirtbiking
    • #5879 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #23436 in Horseback
    • #18487 in Snowshoeing
    • #32651 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,185 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #191 in E-Biking
    • #1,502 in Trail Running
    • #1,857 in Hiking
    • #94 in Dirtbiking
    • #270 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #1,082 in Horseback
    • #515 in Snowshoeing
    • #935 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Lolo National Forest

Great little bonus lollipop that takes you up to Hayes Point proper. It's a motorized trail, so it's wider in places, but still has some rocky chunk to keep you on your toes. Makes for a great descent when combined with the Hayes Creek Trail. There's a couple of great views of Missoula along the way.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Hayes Point Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 21, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/Denver)
Apr 21, 2026
 Many trees down, a few fairly large. All on north side of the loop.
May 10, 2025 @ 9:34am
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Nov 23, 2023 @ 3:01am
Nov 23, 2023
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Jul 22, 2023 @ 5:12am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hayes Point Loop located?
      Hayes Point Loop is located in Blue Mountain, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.82681, -114.13788.
      ▼ How hard is Hayes Point Loop?
      Hayes Point Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hayes Point Loop?
      Hayes Point Loop has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,694 ft to 4,775 ft.
      ▼ Is Hayes Point Loop a point to point trail?
      Hayes Point Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hayes Point Loop?
      Hayes Point Loop is 2,707 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hayes Point Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hayes Point Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hayes Point Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hayes Point Loop are:
      • July (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hayes Point Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hayes Point Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hayes Point Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Hayes Point Loop. The trail is 2,707 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hayes Point Loop?
      Hayes Point Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 694 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 894 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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