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1.9 miles
Distance
-1,536 ft
Descent
00:16:10
Avg time
-1,536 ft
Altitude change
3,592 ft
Altitude min
5,128 ft
Altitude max
5,128 ft
Altitude start
3,593 ft
Altitude end
-15.1%
Grade
-65.8%
Grade max
2 miles
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:16:10
Avg time

Meatball Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Polson
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #191264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297515 in Trail Running
    • #126587 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,745 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,412 in Trail Running
    • #1,632 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Unsanctioned trail. Ride at your own Risk. Tribal Permit required.
As you round the final bend approach to the Towers, look left. Start coincides with an older moto trail(illegal in this area.) Trail quickly diverges to the R of the fall-line path. Crosses the fall-line trail several times. Natural features.

Access Info

Please observe signage to avoid parking in areas where active logging is ongoing.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 3, 2025 @ 3:32pm
Jun 3, 2025
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on Jun 3, 2025
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Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Montana21
      Fun trail, felt a little more primitive than the main line.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Meatball located?
      Meatball is located in Polson, Montana, United States. It is part of the Polson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.77295, -114.26802.
      ▼ How hard is Meatball?
      Meatball is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meatball?
      The trail has 1,536 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,592 ft to 5,128 ft.
      ▼ Is Meatball a point to point trail?
      Meatball is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Meatball?
      Meatball is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meatball?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Meatball. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Meatball? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meatball are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Meatball?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Meatball. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Meatball?
      Meatball is a very popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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