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Rattlesnake Canyon - Full Fenceline

Mountain Biking Trail

Moderate
8.95 mi
1,504 ft
An exceptional ride in a beautiful wilderness area

Sitting remarkably close to Missoula is the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area, an area which (being an official Wilderness Area) can only be accessed by non-motorised forms of transport. Fortunately for us, the boundary of the Wilderness Area doesn't quite extend to cover this ride, so riders can get a feel for the Rattlesnake's wonders but still be on 2 wheels instead of on foot.

N.B. Be conscious that bears pay no attention to boundaries and are just as common around the bike trails as they are in the Wilderness Area itself. Be "bear aware" and heed the numerous warning signs explaining how prevalent bear sightings are in this area.

Having parked up at the large Rattlesnake parking lot, follow the beautifully sculpted and easy-feeling uptrack which climbs through dense forests towards where the descent trail begins. The ascent on this route is one of the best examples of sensible trail building, and proves how easy going up can be if the track is well built! There aren't many views on the way up so just enjoy the forests and long grasses all around you.

Once riding down the trail is just mile after mile of wonderful, smooth track. There are occasional rocks and roots but nothing truly technical to think about. Enjoy the long and always-fun ride as it winds down through forests, meadows and - finally - an almost-flat trail back to the parking lot. Written by Charlie Boscoe
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Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Curry Gulch - Right Fork3.49 mi1,188 ft6.4%
Balance Beam0.68 mi167 ft4.6%
Curry Gulch1.76 mi686 ft7.4%
Middle Curry1.35 mi600 ft8.4%
Sawmill Gulch Rd Climb0.77 mi315 ft7.7%
End of Curry0.40 mi115 ft5.4%
Second Rattle Climb1.31 mi459 ft6.5%
Right Fork0.95 mi325 ft6.5%
fenceline top to bottom3.24 mi-922 ft-5.2%
Upper Fence Line1.29 mi-692 ft-10.2%
Bomber #11.13 mi-495 ft-8.2%
Official Fencline 3.32 mi-932 ft-5.3%
Ready, Set, Shred0.72 mi-377 ft-9.9%
Upper Fenceline1.44 mi-568 ft-7.2%
Bomber #20.55 mi-230 ft-7.9%
Full lower fenceline1.37 mi-381 ft-5.2%
Flashlight0.23 mi-82 ft-6.4%
Bomber #3.10.96 mi-341 ft-6.7%
Who's The Boss0.76 mi-253 ft-6.2%
Benson & Hedges0.25 mi-92 ft-6.9%
Armada Latina0.66 mi-223 ft-6.3%
Ewok Trail0.77 mi-207 ft-5.0%
Ewok to Parking Lot1.17 mi-302 ft-4.9%
Official Ewok (fun part only)0.66 mi-164 ft-4.7%