2.1 miles
Distance
-1,390 ft
Descent
00:29:40
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Mineral Peak Trail
USFSLand Manager
MTB MissoulaMaintainer
Mineral Peak Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaThe Rattlesnake
Missoula, Montana -
Ref Number#511
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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SeasonJuly - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Skiing
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Land OwnerLolo National Forest
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OSM Way#1
Rarely ridden, steep, rocky descent deep in the Rattlesnake. If you're looking for some spice to your regular Sheep Mountain Loop, this is your jam.
Access Info
On the road up to Mineral peak there is a unsigned trail dropping off down the ridge line - there may be a cairn marking the start of this trail. Take this for the rowdiest descent in the Rattlesnake.
Runners and hikers can access this trail by biking 8 miles up the Rattlesnake Main Corridor and then heading up the East Fork Trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Mineral Peak multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-1,390 ft
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Altitude min5,353 ft
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Altitude max6,743 ft
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Altitude start6,743 ft
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Altitude end5,354 ft
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Grade-12.5%
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Grade max-50.7%
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Grade min0.2%
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat528 ft
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Avg time00:29:40
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Avg reverse time02:34:15
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 8 rides
- 54.7 km avg distance
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- 45 rides
- Last: Sep 28, 2024
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