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5,052 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-334 ft
Descent
00:04:02
Avg time
-323 ft
Altitude change
4,003 ft
Altitude min
4,326 ft
Altitude max
4,326 ft
Altitude start
4,003 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
741 ft
Distance climb
3,865 ft
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
00:04:02
Avg time

North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Rattlesnake
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81186 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21394 in Trail Running
    • #39654 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Missoula

Mostly a moderate climb from the Jumbo Saddle to access the Sound of Music and Sidewinder trails. The grade steepens right at the end. It's more direct and a little harder than climbing up Lincoln Road but easier than climbing Sound of Music.

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Closed in winter (12/1 - 5/1)

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 482 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.66 (3 votes)
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        Directions to north-loop-88524 trailhead (46.905210, -113.935970)
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        Routes with this trail

        16
        Sound of Music via North Loop
        4 miles • 739 ft • 5 •
        A lollipop loop combining the and trails.
        100
        TNR Three Larch, Sidewinder, & Sound of Music
        ★ 2.0 • 13 miles • 2,491 ft • 19 • Loop •
        The route combines three of Missoula's best mountain bike trails into one ride.
        28
        Lincoln Hills Figure 8
        10 miles • 2,155 ft • 26 • Loop •
        Figure 8 from Lincoln single track --> freefalling --> sidewinder and sons --> --> down middle...

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is North Loop located?
        North Loop is located in The Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the The Rattlesnake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.90521, -113.93597.
        ▼ How hard is North Loop?
        North Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Loop?
        North Loop has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 334 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,003 ft to 4,326 ft.
        ▼ Is North Loop a point to point trail?
        North Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is North Loop?
        North Loop is 5,052 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on North Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride North Loop?
        North Loop is best visited during: May - November.
        ▼ How do I access North Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride North Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride North Loop. The trail is 5,052 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is North Loop?
        North Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,641 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,673 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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