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1.1 miles
Distance
612 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:15:37
Avg time
607 ft
Altitude change
3,948 ft
Altitude min
4,555 ft
Altitude max
3,948 ft
Altitude start
4,554 ft
Altitude end
10.8%
Grade
-6.5%
Grade max
68.9%
Grade min
5,115 ft
Distance climb
325 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:15:37
Avg time

Not So Easy Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Marshall Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #14822 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141527 in Trail Running
    • #117722 in Hiking
    • #20484 in Horseback
    • #16856 in Snowshoeing
    • #7067 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #11649 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #68 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,642 in Trail Running
    • #1,533 in Hiking
    • #950 in Horseback
    • #481 in Snowshoeing
    • #328 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #186 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Missoula County

No longer the easiest way up the mountain (that honor belongs to the dedicated climbing trail) Despite its name, Easy Up is a steep road grade that'll make sure your lungs are still working. The trail follows a wide road bed that is not technical but has a challenging grade.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 41 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 641 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026 @ 9:16am (America/Creston)
Jun 23, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 @ 3:22pm (America/Denver)
Mar 15, 2026
Rejected
Nice snow that won’t last 😢 Tree down.
Apr 27, 2025 @ 12:34pm
Apr 27, 2025
 Good condition
Oct 13, 2024 @ 11:58am
Oct 13, 2024
Jun 27, 2024 @ 12:04pm
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on Jun 23, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      MasonnwXCjP
      I’m here to provide some clarification. This is the “easiest” way to get up the mountain, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. There are no technical elements, but the trail gets very steep in some parts which some bikers may have to hike up, and the trail stays steep the entire time. Perfectly doable if you bring your climbing legs to the mountain. It’s worth it though, because there are some amazing downhill trails on this mountain.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Not So Easy Up located?
      Not So Easy Up is located in Marshall Mountain, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Marshall Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.91983, -113.90728.
      ▼ How hard is Not So Easy Up?
      Not So Easy Up is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Not So Easy Up?
      Not So Easy Up has 612 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,948 ft to 4,555 ft.
      ▼ Is Not So Easy Up a point to point trail?
      Not So Easy Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Not So Easy Up?
      Not So Easy Up is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Not So Easy Up?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Not So Easy Up. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Not So Easy Up?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Not So Easy Up are:
      • May (64 activities)
      • July (59 activities)
      • June (57 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Not So Easy Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Not So Easy Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Not So Easy Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Not So Easy Up. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Not So Easy Up?
      Not So Easy Up is a very popular trail. There have been 3,243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,326 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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