more stats
1,677 ft
Distance
99 ft
Climb
00:03:45
Avg time
99 ft
Altitude change
4,094 ft
Altitude min
4,193 ft
Altitude max
4,094 ft
Altitude start
4,193 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
0.6%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
1,677 ft
Distance climb
00:03:45
Avg time

The Thumb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pattee Canyon
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #143902 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74486 in Trail Running
    • #73129 in Hiking
    • #38043 in Horseback
    • #18178 in Snowshoeing
    • #44072 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,222 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #893 in Trail Running
    • #934 in Hiking
    • #1,579 in Horseback
    • #506 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,370 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A short option to reach the west end of the Larch Camp area with less gravel road. A little steeper at end than the rest of The Fingers.

Tags
Family friendly

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 154 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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The Thumb Trail Reports

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Jan 27, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Thumb located?
      The Thumb is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81789, -113.94967.
      ▼ How hard is The Thumb?
      The Thumb is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Thumb?
      The Thumb has 99 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,094 ft to 4,193 ft.
      ▼ Is The Thumb a point to point trail?
      The Thumb is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Thumb?
      The Thumb is 1,677 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Thumb?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Thumb. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Thumb? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Thumb are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Thumb?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Thumb. The trail is 1,677 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Thumb?
      The Thumb is a moderately popular trail. There have been 444 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 444 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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