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3.4 miles
Distance
484 ft
Climb
-497 ft
Descent
00:30:11
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
4,008 ft
Altitude min
4,448 ft
Altitude max
4,179 ft
Altitude start
4,167 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
34.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:30:11
Avg time
Sam Braxton Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaPattee Canyon
Missoula, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#118281 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #113100 in Trail Running
- #82466 in Hiking
- #16109 in Snowshoeing
- #30951 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking#903 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
- #1,324 in Trail Running
- #1,105 in Hiking
- #453 in Snowshoeing
- #836 in Winter Fat Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 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 Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
This is a fun loop which is more enjoyable ridden clockwise. there are many possible off-shoots and spur trails which can add or subtract from the overall milage. There are not really any technical trails in this area of Pattee Canyon.
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Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 25 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 147 rides
- Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to sam-braxton trailhead
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.0 • 4 miles • 602 ft • 5 •
A sampler of the fun, easy Sam Braxton trail in Pattee Canyon. A great option for those looking for...
DBellMontana
Lots of interconnecting hiking trails. Follow 9.0. Great conditions.
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