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1.2 miles
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-794 ft
Descent
00:11:05
Avg time
-766 ft
Altitude change
4,645 ft
Altitude min
5,410 ft
Altitude max
5,410 ft
Altitude start
4,646 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-49.9%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
499 ft
Distance climb
5,144 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:11:05
Avg time

Sleeman Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #158056 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #319189 in Trail Running
    • #143810 in Hiking
    • #32885 in Horseback
    • #28493 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,470 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,591 in Trail Running
    • #1,845 in Hiking
    • #1,426 in Horseback
    • #865 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The trail splits off to the south from Deadmans Ridge and drops steeply at first crossing underneath a set of power lines and then crosses the Deadman Gulch forest road. After this the grade mellows and the trail rolls along the ridge to the southeast.

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Ridgeline
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 14, 2024 @ 9:14pm
Apr 14, 2024
Jan 24, 2021 @ 8:58am
Jan 24, 2021
 reporter Covered with a few inches of snow. A couple of trees are down.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sleeman Ridge located?
      Sleeman Ridge is located in Blue Mountain, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.80814, -114.15466.
      ▼ How hard is Sleeman Ridge?
      Sleeman Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sleeman Ridge?
      Sleeman Ridge has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 794 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,645 ft to 5,410 ft.
      ▼ Is Sleeman Ridge a point to point trail?
      Sleeman Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sleeman Ridge?
      Sleeman Ridge is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sleeman Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sleeman Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sleeman Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sleeman Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sleeman Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sleeman Ridge. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sleeman Ridge?
      Sleeman Ridge is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 25 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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