more stats
5,131 ft
Distance
-383 ft
Descent
00:05:25
Avg time
-383 ft
Altitude change
3,424 ft
Altitude min
3,807 ft
Altitude max
3,807 ft
Altitude start
3,425 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-32.9%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
5,013 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:05:25
Avg time

Zipline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #3.13
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #97499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126722 in Trail Running
    • #137327 in Hiking
    • #20702 in Horseback
    • #16890 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #678 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,471 in Trail Running
    • #1,759 in Hiking
    • #958 in Horseback
    • #484 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Fun singletrack that parallels the main road fun decent to link up with Rocky Top.

Tags
Family friendly

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Zipline Trail Reports

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on Sep 18, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zipline located?
      Zipline is located in Blue Mountain, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.82799, -114.11875.
      ▼ How hard is Zipline?
      Zipline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zipline?
      The trail has 383 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,424 ft to 3,807 ft.
      ▼ Is Zipline a point to point trail?
      Zipline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Zipline?
      Zipline is 5,131 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zipline?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zipline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zipline?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zipline are:
      • September (15 activities)
      • October (14 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Zipline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zipline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zipline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Zipline. The trail is 5,131 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zipline?
      Zipline is a very popular trail. There have been 1,369 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,536 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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