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1.4 miles
Distance
391 ft
Climb
-230 ft
Descent
00:20:34
Avg time
161 ft
Altitude change
3,516 ft
Altitude min
3,844 ft
Altitude max
3,516 ft
Altitude start
3,678 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
4,760 ft
Distance climb
2,677 ft
Distance down
00:20:34
Avg time
Sunlight Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaNorth Hills
Missoula, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Hiking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCity of Missoula
The trail starts from the Sunlight trailhead on Duncan Drive and climbs to the crest of a hill. At the lop the trail turns south and descends following power lines until the trail west and climbs a short steep hill to end at the North Hills ridge.
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The trail starts at the Sunlight Trailhead on Duncan Drive.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 miles avg distance
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(46.902960, -113.975800)
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Nearby Trails
- Northern Loop 915 ft
- Duncan Grunt 958 ft
- Midline 1,132 ft
- Duncan Bridge 4,524 ft
- Black Fox 4,649 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunlight
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Where is Sunlight located?
Sunlight is located in North Hills, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.90296, -113.9758.
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How hard is Sunlight?
Sunlight is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Sunlight?
Sunlight has 391 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 230 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,516 ft to 3,844 ft.
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Is Sunlight a point to point trail?
Sunlight is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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