more stats
1,398 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
00:01:47
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
3,286 ft
Altitude min
3,318 ft
Altitude max
3,286 ft
Altitude start
3,317 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
1.1%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
1,398 ft
Distance climb
00:01:47
Avg time

Tanager Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #248905 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70248 in Trail Running
    • #73889 in Hiking
    • #37624 in Horseback
    • #32813 in Snowshoeing
    • #43682 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #12765 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,205 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #825 in Trail Running
    • #945 in Hiking
    • #1,566 in Horseback
    • #971 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,357 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #218 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The trail passes through a grassy meadow following the treeline of a forested gully. The southern end breaks out into the open before ending at the Meadowlark trail.

Tags
Family friendlyMeadow
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 118 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tanager located?
      Tanager is located in Blue Mountain, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.83054, -114.09889.
      ▼ How hard is Tanager?
      Tanager is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tanager?
      Tanager has 32 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,286 ft to 3,318 ft.
      ▼ Is Tanager a point to point trail?
      Tanager is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tanager?
      Tanager is 1,398 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tanager?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tanager. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tanager? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tanager are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tanager?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Tanager. The trail is 1,398 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tanager?
      Tanager is a very popular trail. There have been 892 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 943 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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