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1.2 miles
Distance
1,887 ft
Climb
00:55:29
Avg time
1,887 ft
Altitude change
3,241 ft
Altitude min
5,128 ft
Altitude max
3,241 ft
Altitude start
5,128 ft
Altitude end
29.026%
Grade
6.732%
Grade max
46.637%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
20 ft
Distance down
29 ft
Distance flat
00:55:29
Avg time
Hellgate Ridgeline Details
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Activities
- Hike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPattee Canyon
Missoula, Montana -
AKAN Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUniversity of Montana
The Hellgate Ridgeline trail is a steep and rocky route directly up the ridge to the summit of Mount Sentinel. In the first section up to the "M" there are several paths that spur off to the left. It's generally better to stay to the right. Above the "M" the trail intersects with the Sentinel Fire Road and the gentler Sentinel Summit Trail on the way to the top. The grade slackens as the trail approaches the wide flat summit of Mount Sentinel and the views open up in all directions.
Access Info
Parking is available at the "M" lot. There are a few parking spots designated for hikers. During the day when school is in session the rest of the lot requires are parking permit. The lot is occasionally used for pay parking during sporting events. Generally in the evenings and on weekends it is easy to get a parking spot.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
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- 19 rides
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