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2.3 miles
Distance
432 ft
Climb
-808 ft
Descent
00:15:59
Avg time
-376 ft
Altitude change
4,436 ft
Altitude min
4,960 ft
Altitude max
4,960 ft
Altitude start
4,584 ft
Altitude end
-3.062%
Grade
-34.553%
Grade max
34.821%
Grade min
4,421 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
780 ft
Distance flat
00:15:59
Avg time

Three Larch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    The Rattlesnake
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #48184 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61105 in Trail Running
    • #96323 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    USFS

More technical then the stuff on the other side of the Rattlesnake. Fast and flowy up top, then some side-hilling, and even a few small rock drops.One of the best trails in the Rattlesnake.

Access Info

After riding up Woods Gulch, take a left on the forest road and ride till the end. The trail head will be market with 3 larch trees.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 515 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Three Larch Trail Reports

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Jul 2, 2026 @ 5:41pm (America/Denver)
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Apr 24, 2026 @ 12:04pm (America/Denver)
Apr 24, 2026
 Trees have been cleared!
Mar 27, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/Denver)
Mar 27, 2026
 Lots of big trees down on the upper half. Lower section from Larch Drop to the connection with Woods Gulch is clear of trees. There's a spot just...
Oct 30, 2025 @ 5:47pm (America/Denver)
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Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (17 votes)
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        Directions to three-larch trailhead (46.926390, -113.933759)
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        MTBM - Three Larch/Sidewinder - Blue
        ★ 3.4 • 11 miles • 2,049 ft • 12 •
        A typical route from Lincoln Hills to and back on . Nice intermediate singletrack ride.
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        Freehub Magazine: Three Larch
        ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 188 ft • 1 •
        This is one of our favorite routes in Missoula and is featured in Freehub Magazine's Montana Photo Book:...
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        Lincoln Hills Tour
        14 miles • 2,426 ft • 4 •
        Fun way to hit all the trails in Lincoln Hills.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Three Larch

        ▼ Where is Three Larch located?
        Three Larch is located in The Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the The Rattlesnake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.92639, -113.93376.
        ▼ How hard is Three Larch?
        Three Larch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.062%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Three Larch?
        Three Larch has 432 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 808 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,436 ft to 4,960 ft.
        ▼ Is Three Larch a point to point trail?
        Three Larch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Three Larch?
        Three Larch is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Three Larch?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Three Larch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Three Larch?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Three Larch are:
        • July (75 activities)
        • October (71 activities)
        • June (71 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Three Larch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Three Larch are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Three Larch?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Three Larch. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Three Larch?
        Three Larch is a very popular trail. There have been 2,913 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,812 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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