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4,272 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:03:21
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
4,365 ft
Altitude min
4,479 ft
Altitude max
4,479 ft
Altitude start
4,364 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
784 ft
Distance climb
3,146 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:03:21
Avg time

Unwind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Rattlesnake
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #15559 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52269 in Trail Running
    • #84273 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The trail follows an old road cut connecting the middle of the Sidewinder with Sound of Music. It's commonly used by bikers to link the upper Sidewinder descent with Sound of Music and is mostly a gradual downhill in that direction. It's also a pleasant foot path with nice views of the Rattlesnake Valley and the Bitterroot Mountains.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 34 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 268 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Jul 2, 2026 @ 5:41pm (America/Denver)
Jul 2, 2026
May 8, 2026 @ 12:32pm (America/Denver)
May 8, 2026
 Big thank you to the person who raked the pine cones off the trail!
May 1, 2026 @ 6:59am (America/Denver)
May 1, 2026
 Lots of pinecones!
Oct 5, 2025 @ 7:15am (America/Denver)
Oct 5, 2025
May 1, 2025 @ 7:10am
May 1, 2025
 The south end of the trail was obliterated by logging operations.
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on Jul 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Unwind

        ▼ Where is Unwind located?
        Unwind is located in The Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the The Rattlesnake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.91236, -113.94422.
        ▼ How hard is Unwind?
        Unwind is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Unwind?
        Unwind has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,365 ft to 4,479 ft.
        ▼ Is Unwind a point to point trail?
        Unwind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Unwind?
        Unwind is 4,272 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Unwind?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Unwind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Unwind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Unwind are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Unwind?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Unwind. The trail is 4,272 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Unwind?
        Unwind is a very popular trail. There have been 1,448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,513 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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