5.9 miles
Distance
898 ft
Climb
-2,502 ft
Descent
01:06:14
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Petty Mountain Trail
USFSLand Manager
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaPetty Mountain
Missoula, Montana -
Ref Number#8
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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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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking#70466 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity5 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
Beautiful mellow backcountry alpine singletrack with extensive views of the Missoula valley, Bitterroot Range, and Mission Mountains.
Access Info
The easiest access to take the Petty Creek exit from Highway 90 near Alberton, MT. Then take the Southside Road to US Forest Service Road #5563. Follow road #5563 to the parking area for the Petty Mountain Trail.
The trail can also be accessed from Blue Mountain by riding the Grave Creek Growler jeep road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Petty Mountain Trail multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-1,604 ft
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Altitude min5,274 ft
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Altitude max7,268 ft
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Altitude start7,071 ft
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Altitude end5,467 ft
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Grade-5.119%
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Grade max-40.934%
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Grade min26.196%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat674 ft
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Avg time01:06:14
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- Last: Oct 23, 2021
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