more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
252 ft
Climb
00:11:00
Avg time
254 ft
Altitude change
4,025 ft
Altitude min
4,280 ft
Altitude max
4,025 ft
Altitude start
4,278 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
5,052 ft
Distance climb
325 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:11:00
Avg time

Larch Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pattee Canyon
    Missoula, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #9.8
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #136371 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86428 in Trail Running
    • #84667 in Hiking
    • #27470 in Snowshoeing
    • #39108 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,117 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,046 in Trail Running
    • #1,147 in Hiking
    • #834 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,189 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

Gradual trail crossing the Larch Camp area in Pattee Canyon.

Access Info

You can ride up Larch Camp road from Pattee Canyon, or take a junction down from Sam Braxton. If you are coming from above keep an eye out on the left, there will be a steep ditch crossing to get on the trail.

Tags
Family friendly

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 69 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Larch Link Trail Reports

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Nov 7, 2024 @ 6:02pm
Nov 7, 2024
Jul 3, 2023 @ 6:22am
Jul 3, 2023
 The steep ditch is no joke. If coming from the west (like if you road latch camp and turned onto larch link), you will be going downhill when...
Jun 19, 2022 @ 1:37pm
Jun 19, 2022
Jan 27, 2022 @ 4:43pm
Jan 27, 2022
Jun 11, 2020 @ 10:42am
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on Nov 7, 2024
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Larch Link located?
      Larch Link is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81966, -113.93452.
      ▼ How hard is Larch Link?
      Larch Link is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Larch Link?
      Larch Link has 252 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,025 ft to 4,280 ft.
      ▼ Is Larch Link a point to point trail?
      Larch Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Larch Link?
      Larch Link is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Larch Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Larch Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Larch Link?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Larch Link are:
      • May (9 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Larch Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Larch Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Larch Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Larch Link. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Larch Link?
      Larch Link is a moderately popular trail. There have been 304 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 303 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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