more stats
4,833 ft
Distance
408 ft
Climb
00:13:46
Avg time
408 ft
Altitude change
3,922 ft
Altitude min
4,330 ft
Altitude max
3,922 ft
Altitude start
4,331 ft
Altitude end
8.5%
Grade
0.8%
Grade max
32.7%
Grade min
4,747 ft
Distance climb
85 ft
Distance flat
00:13:46
Avg time

Sousa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Missoula
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9910 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36233 in Trail Running
    • #5384 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Sousa trail is the closest access point to the South Hills Spur/Dean Stone area. It's a multi-use, multi-directional trail, so please keep your speed in check and ride considerately.

Sousa trail is part of Five Valleys Land Trust's Dean Stone project, was built by MTB Missoula and the City of Missoula, and is managed and owned by the City of Missoula.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 87 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 538 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Sousa Trail Reports

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Dec 20, 2025 @ 1:49pm (America/Creston)
Dec 20, 2025
 Tree down above grave road. Root ball tore out a chunk of the trail
Sep 20, 2025 @ 10:48pm (America/Denver)
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Jun 14, 2025 @ 2:25pm
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Oct 20, 2024 @ 11:58am
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Oct 4, 2024
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sousa located?
      Sousa is located in Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Missoula trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.8245, -113.9925.
      ▼ How hard is Sousa?
      Sousa is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sousa?
      Sousa has 408 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,922 ft to 4,330 ft.
      ▼ Is Sousa a point to point trail?
      Sousa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sousa?
      Sousa is 4,833 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sousa?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sousa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sousa?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sousa are:
      • July (52 activities)
      • May (51 activities)
      • June (47 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sousa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sousa are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sousa?
      The estimated time to ride Sousa is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 4,833 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Sousa?
      Sousa is a very popular trail. There have been 2,821 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,160 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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