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3.6 miles
Distance
-1,407 ft
Descent
00:14:47
Avg time
-1,409 ft
Altitude change
3,631 ft
Altitude min
5,040 ft
Altitude max
5,040 ft
Altitude start
3,632 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-34.3%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
233 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:14:47
Avg time
Spring Gulch Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaRattlesnake National Recreation Area
Missoula, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Global Ranking#78543 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #132288 in Trail Running
- #139836 in Hiking
- #3862 in Horseback
- #4027 in Snowshoeing
- #3979 in Backcountry Skiing
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State Ranking#501 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
- #1,552 in Trail Running
- #1,796 in Hiking
- #61 in Horseback
- #36 in Snowshoeing
- #168 in Backcountry Skiing
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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
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay - October
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS - Lolo National Forest
Probably the best descent in the main Rattlesnake. After riding the overlook trail, you wind up and down through the woods for a little, before the trail gets steep, rooty and and fun. To avoid the smooth part at the end take a sharp left at the sign for Wallman, and head up for another fun descent
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 28 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 199 rides
- Last: Oct 9, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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Directions to spring-gulch trailhead
(46.973640, -113.964780)
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Routes with this trail
13 miles • 2,579 ft • 8 •
A longer classic loop in the Rattlesnake. Ride time 2-3 hours with long climbs, technical descending, and...
★ 2.5 • 10 miles • 1,934 ft • 11 • Loop •
Climb up Sawmill Gulch to the Snowbowl Overlook and then descend Spring Gulch back to the parking lot.
6 Reviews & Comments
bizango-x
The upper part coming down to connect to Wallman is pretty fast and fun. Be aware that traffic may be coming up though, or bears. Spooked one as I was coming down (spooked me too!).
nomadreet
If you like FAST smooth trails that bomb downhill with minimal turns, you’ll love this. Goes by fast so enjoy every moment
BradleyT
Could use some more turns. Seems like a good trail if you're in a hurry to get back to the parking lot.
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