more stats
1,660 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:26:26
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
3,717 ft
Altitude min
3,729 ft
Altitude max
3,729 ft
Altitude start
3,720 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance climb
650 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:26:26
Avg time

Reflection Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    The Rattlesnake
    Missoula, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #515.5
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The trail diverges east from the [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/rattlesnake-ramble/] Rattlesnake Ramble [/L]trail and drops down a wooded passage to the level of the creek. At a creek access point the trail switchbacks sharply and climbs steadily up to join the Main Corridor.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 7 rides
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Jun 27, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/Denver)
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Oct 25, 2025 @ 11:36am (America/Denver)
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Jun 13, 2025 @ 6:21am
Jun 13, 2025
 Small tree down that is easy to step over. Hand saw size.
Sep 6, 2024 @ 12:12pm
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Jul 29, 2024 @ 12:32pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Reflection located?
      Reflection is located in The Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the The Rattlesnake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.94561, -113.94785.
      ▼ How hard is Reflection?
      Reflection is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Reflection?
      Reflection has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,717 ft to 3,729 ft.
      ▼ Is Reflection a point to point trail?
      Reflection is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Reflection?
      Reflection is 1,660 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Reflection?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Reflection. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Reflection? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Reflection are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Reflection?
      The estimated time to ride Reflection is approximately 26 minutes. The trail is 1,660 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Reflection?
      Reflection has limited popularity data available. There have been 298 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 309 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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