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1,732 ft
Distance
371 ft
Climb
00:11:26
Avg time
371 ft
Altitude change
7,562 ft
Altitude min
7,933 ft
Altitude max
7,562 ft
Altitude start
7,933 ft
Altitude end
21.4%
Grade
4.4%
Grade max
61.3%
Grade min
1,732 ft
Distance climb
00:11:26
Avg time

Stuart Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Rattlesnake Wilderness
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Lolo National Forest

The trail follows the northwest ridge of Stuart peak up to the summit. There are multiple paths braided together heading to the top. The climb is steep but shorter than it looks. The views from the top are impressive in all directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 11, 2025 @ 1:17pm (America/Denver)
Nov 11, 2025
 About knee deep with a few postholed tracks.
Jun 16, 2024 @ 5:07am
Jun 16, 2024
 Mostly covered with fairly well consolidated snow that was pretty easy to walk on top of. It's clear near the top.
Nov 7, 2021 @ 12:04pm
Nov 7, 2021
 Lots of snow - a good 1.5' on the top ridgeline
Jun 13, 2021 @ 10:48pm
Jun 13, 2021
Oct 14, 2019 @ 11:13pm
Oct 14, 2019
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Snow Covered
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stuart Ridge

        ▼ Where is Stuart Ridge located?
        Stuart Ridge is located in Rattlesnake Wilderness, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Rattlesnake Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.00973, -113.92416.
        ▼ How hard is Stuart Ridge?
        Stuart Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 21.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stuart Ridge?
        Stuart Ridge has 371 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,562 ft to 7,933 ft.
        ▼ Is Stuart Ridge a point to point trail?
        Stuart Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
        ▼ How long is Stuart Ridge?
        Stuart Ridge is 1,732 ft long. The trail type is primitive.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stuart Ridge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Stuart Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Stuart Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stuart Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Stuart Ridge?
        The estimated time to ride Stuart Ridge is approximately 11 minutes. The trail is 1,732 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Stuart Ridge?
        Stuart Ridge has limited popularity data available. There have been 184 recorded activities on this trail. View recent activity on this trail.

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