more stats
7.2 miles
Distance
1,290 ft
Climb
-4,814 ft
Descent
01:37:58
Avg time
-3,524 ft
Altitude change
3,499 ft
Altitude min
7,077 ft
Altitude max
7,023 ft
Altitude start
3,499 ft
Altitude end
-9.285%
Grade
-70.936%
Grade max
57.161%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1,726 ft
Distance flat
01:37:58
Avg time

Patrick Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Finger Lake
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #142791 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #158656 in Trail Running
    • #158049 in Hiking
    • #31311 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,203 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,809 in Trail Running
    • #1,978 in Hiking
    • #856 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Summer
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Trail starts just below the Lookout at the top of Mt. Marston. Trail follows a ridge line with some short climbs, and passes through the 2015 burn. After a final climb, it starts a long descent into the valley. It gets progressively rockier and has some minor creek crossings near the end. Coast down NF 7006 back to the highway.

Access Info

Can be shuttled via the Marston Lookout road, NF 900

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • Last: Jul 14, 2019
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Patrick Ridge Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2020 @ 10:56pm
Sep 5, 2020
The big issue here is deadfall, as it has not been cleared since the big wind events of fall 19' and spring 20". There is one stretch inn...
Aug 17, 2017 @ 5:44am
Aug 17, 2017
Majority of the trail is overgrown. Lots of dead, burnt trees curled over the trail to stab or closeline riders. Still rideable, but use caution.
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on Sep 5, 2020
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      833 | Aug 22, 2017 , Whitefish
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      ovaneveren
      Very narrow and difficult trail experts only. Most of the trail is less than a foot white scattered with logs and rocks. There were many trees down. It is doable but sketchy

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Patrick Ridge located?
      Patrick Ridge is located in Finger Lake, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Finger Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.75855, -114.79089.
      ▼ How hard is Patrick Ridge?
      Patrick Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.285%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Patrick Ridge?
      Patrick Ridge has 1,290 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4,814 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,499 ft to 7,077 ft.
      ▼ Is Patrick Ridge a point to point trail?
      Patrick Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Patrick Ridge?
      Patrick Ridge is 7.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Patrick Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Patrick Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Patrick Ridge?
      Patrick Ridge is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Patrick Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Patrick Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Patrick Ridge?
      The estimated time to ride Patrick Ridge is approximately 1 hour 38 minutes. The trail is 7.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Patrick Ridge?
      Patrick Ridge is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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