more stats
823 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-75 ft
Descent
00:00:44
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
3,978 ft
Altitude min
4,053 ft
Altitude max
4,051 ft
Altitude start
3,976 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
135 ft
Distance climb
531 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:00:44
Avg time

Larch Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pattee Canyon
    Missoula, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #9.5
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #249466 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69819 in Trail Running
    • #81124 in Hiking
    • #30195 in Snowshoeing
    • #41591 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,213 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #819 in Trail Running
    • #1,074 in Hiking
    • #918 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,284 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A short drop from the Sam Braxton trail down to the Larch Camp area.

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
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  • 22 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 159 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Jun 19, 2022 @ 1:37pm
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Jan 27, 2022 @ 4:43pm
Jan 27, 2022
 There are some really nasty ice patches on the south facing slope.
Jun 21, 2021 @ 9:52am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Larch Drop located?
      Larch Drop is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.82289, -113.93678.
      ▼ How hard is Larch Drop?
      Larch Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Larch Drop?
      Larch Drop has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,978 ft to 4,053 ft.
      ▼ Is Larch Drop a point to point trail?
      Larch Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Larch Drop?
      Larch Drop is 823 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Larch Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Larch Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Larch Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Larch Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Larch Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Larch Drop. The trail is 823 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Larch Drop?
      Larch Drop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 499 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 541 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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