4 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-2,853 ft
Descent
00:37:38
Avg time
Trail Supporters, Builders & Maintainers of Mill Creek Trail

Mill Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Trail Usage
    Biking Primary
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    July to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #16421 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Land Manager
    Lolo National Forest

2000+ feet of non-stop no pedal descending. Steep switchbacks, huge rockgardens and fast flowy sections are your reward for hitting a seldom ridden descent close to Missoula. MTB Missoula is responsible for clearing deadfall from this trail every year, so give them some kudos, or even better become a member

Access Info

Either shuttle or ride up Mormon peak road to Lolo peak trailhead. Mill Creek trail starts less than a mile up this trail.

More Stats for Mill Creek bike trail
  • Altitude change
    -2,801 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,620 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,421 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,421 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,620 ft
  • Grade
    -13.759%
  • Grade max
    -43.832%
  • Grade min
    21.738%
  • Distance climb
    1,021 ft
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    157 ft
  • Avg time
    00:37:38
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Status:
on Jul 21, 2019
Very Dry
Avg: 4.4 (10 votes)

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      Mill Creek Trail Reports

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      Jul 21, 2019 @ 4:41pm
      Jul 21, 2019
      		 Remember the Dust Bowl from History class?
      Jun 14, 2019 @ 4:32pm
      Jun 14, 2019
      		 No need to brush your teeth before this ride—the dirt is extra minty right now ????????????????????????
      Jun 2, 2019 @ 7:43am
      Jun 2, 2019
      		 Trail has been cleared of all deadfall and is good to go.
      Oct 20, 2018 @ 9:50pm
      Oct 20, 2018
      		 Some snow and greasy sections on the upper portion but pretty prime otherwise, still totally rideable.
      Oct 18, 2018 @ 5:03pm
      Oct 18, 2018
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      6 Months
      • 17 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
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      Routes with this trail

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      MTBM - Mill Creek/Carlton Ridge - Black
      		10 miles

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