Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of 1513 Trail
USFSLand Manager
MTB MissoulaMaintainer
1513 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Horse
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaThe Rattlesnake
Missoula, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonLate June - Oct (depending on snow and blow-down)
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Land Manager
Trail 1513 is a ridgeline descent in the Rattlesnake backcountry that's got it all. Steeps, exposure, rocky sections, creek crossings, and tight switchbacks on singletrack that climbs then descends through lodgepole forest.
To access this trail, look for a vague cut-off trail with a cairn heading north as you approach Sheep Mountain from the south. This trail sees only occasional use due to deadfall but when cleared, it is a slightly shorter route to the East Fork of Rattlesnake Creek #514 than riding over the summit of Sheep Mountain. The trail follows the prominent ridge to the north of Sheep Mountain before joining the East Fork Trail. Check in with the Forest Service or the local trail group (MTB Missoula) for information on the condition of this trail.
Access Info
Drive north out of Missoula on Van Buren into the Rattlesnake valley and follow signs to the main recreation trailhead. From there, ride up Woods Gulch to the start of trail 513.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for 1513 bike trail trail
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Altitude change-1,348 ft
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Altitude min5,705 ft
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Altitude max7,338 ft
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Altitude start7,214 ft
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Altitude end5,866 ft
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Grade-7.129%
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Grade max-56.601%
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Grade min27.814%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat308 ft
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Avg time01:50:54
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Avg reverse time02:45:24
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- bi-directional trail
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- 21 miles avg distance
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