more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
613 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:24:23
Avg time
584 ft
Altitude change
3,752 ft
Altitude min
4,336 ft
Altitude max
3,752 ft
Altitude start
4,337 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
36.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
925 ft
Distance down
00:24:23
Avg time

North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Rattlesnake
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #62080 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34848 in Trail Running
    • #62227 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Missoula

Relatively gentle dirt road climb providing access to the Sound of Music and Sidewinder trails. Great view of the Rattlesnake Valley and beyond.

Disclaimer

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 562 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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North Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 7:21am (America/Denver)
Jul 23, 2026
 Watch out for the surprisingly sturdy tall grass at the bottom.
May 31, 2026 @ 7:00am (America/Denver)
May 31, 2026
Oct 15, 2025 @ 6:19pm (America/Creston)
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Sep 24, 2025 @ 6:27pm (America/Denver)
Sep 24, 2025
Jul 5, 2025 @ 7:48am
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on Jul 23, 2026
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Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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 46.90009, -113.9515.
      ▼ How hard is North Loop?
      North Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Loop?
      North Loop has 613 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,752 ft to 4,336 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 2.2 miles 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.
      ▼ 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 26 minutes to ride North Loop. The trail is 2.2 miles 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 3,008 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,987 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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