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2.2 miles
Distance
266 ft
Climb
-274 ft
Descent
00:15:19
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
4,021 ft
Altitude min
4,272 ft
Altitude max
4,187 ft
Altitude start
4,180 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,836 ft
Distance down
1,188 ft
Distance flat
00:15:19
Avg time

South Side Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pattee Canyon
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #156473 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136878 in Trail Running
    • #94255 in Hiking
    • #36612 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #50127 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,452 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,591 in Trail Running
    • #1,272 in Hiking
    • #1,108 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #704 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A wide path groomed from classic and skate cross-country skiing in the winter. During the rest of the year the loop is open to hikers and bikers.

Dogs are not allowed when the trail is groomed for skiing. They are allowed the rest of the year.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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South Side Loop Trail Reports

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May 8, 2025 @ 3:31pm
May 8, 2025
 Dry with only one muddy spot on the second half of the loop.
Aug 20, 2024 @ 1:38pm
Aug 20, 2024
 Tree down
Aug 5, 2021 @ 9:33am
Aug 5, 2021
Feb 20, 2021 @ 9:32am
Feb 20, 2021
 reporter Nice fast conditions today. Groomer was heading out at noon to polish things up.
Aug 10, 2020 @ 8:38am
Aug 10, 2020
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Status:
on May 8, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Aug 4, 2020 @ 9:37pm
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      16:29 | 81 | Jun 26, 2025 , Missoula
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      1 Review & Comments

      jumb3rs
      Good little 20-30 minutes ride. Mix of short uphill and downhill runs. Good wide trail the whole way, it probably started life as a jeep trail. A lot of intersecting pathways, had to use the GPS tracking on the app to make sure I was still on the right trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is South Side Loop located?
      South Side Loop is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.82307, -113.92298.
      ▼ How hard is South Side Loop?
      South Side Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for South Side Loop?
      South Side Loop has 266 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 274 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,021 ft to 4,272 ft.
      ▼ Is South Side Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, South Side Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is South Side Loop?
      South Side Loop is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on South Side Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on South Side Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride South Side Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride South Side Loop are:
      • July (10 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      • August (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access South Side Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to South Side Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride South Side Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride South Side Loop. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is South Side Loop?
      South Side Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 607 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 788 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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