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6.5 miles
Distance
1,844 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
01:05:51
Avg time
1,831 ft
Altitude change
6,101 ft
Altitude min
7,933 ft
Altitude max
6,101 ft
Altitude start
7,933 ft
Altitude end
5.311%
Grade
-6.375%
Grade max
32.376%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
1,206 ft
Distance down
984 ft
Distance flat
01:05:51
Avg time
Point Six Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMontana Snowbowl
Missoula, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeGravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
A steady climb from top of the Grizzly Lift (7000’) to Point Six (7926’). The climb is worth it–you can see everywhere from the top
This is the upper part of the Annual Hot Laps Hill Climb. The best time from where you join the Point Six road to the top is 37 minutes and 36 seconds. Go for it! The best time for the entire course is 59 minutes and 56 seconds set by Chris Carpenter in 1995.
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- 1 rides
- 51 miles average
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 51 miles avg distance
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- 10 rides
- Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Directions to point-six trailhead
(47.017990, -114.024000)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 3,053 ft • 15 • Out & Back •
Climb up the to the top of the Grizzly Chairlift and then take the road all the way to the top of Point...
★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 4,136 ft • 15 •
Gravel road ride up to the Death Star (point 6) from Butler Creek Road
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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Six
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Where is Point Six located?
Point Six is located in Montana Snowbowl, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Montana Snowbowl trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.01799, -114.024.
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How hard is Point Six?
Point Six is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.311%.
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What is the elevation gain for Point Six?
Point Six has 1,844 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,101 ft to 7,933 ft.
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Is Point Six a point to point trail?
Point Six is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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