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A serpentine trail that zig-zags its way to the big M on the hill.


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Map Key

0.9

Miles

1.4

KM

Point to Point

3,985' 1,215 m

High

3,259' 993 m

Low

727' 221 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

16%

Avg Grade (9°)

37%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

The M Trail is a steep, zigzagging path with many switchbacks and a lot of gain in elevation.From the main trailhead, follow the trail as it straightlines across the base of the meadow. Soon after, the trail begins an intense series of about 14 switchbacks that lead you to the "M," about 750 vertical feet above you. Get ready for great views of town and a quad-burner!

Shared By:

Brian Smith with improvements by Logan Jackson

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  4.0 from 4 votes

#11730

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Trail Rankings

#281

in Montana

#11,730

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Photos

Looking down into the University of Montana Grizzly Stadium.
May 6, 2015 near Missoula, MT
View from the "M."
May 6, 2015 near Missoula, MT

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Sep 14, 2021
Randi Reeder
Aug 24, 2021
Tim Yoder
Jul 20, 2021
Jamey Webb
.7 from the steps to the M. 1.4mi
Jul 4, 2021
Robert Mahaffey
Jun 22, 2021
chris kilgore
Jul 2, 2020
Justin Sales
Jun 15, 2020
Tessa Vande Velden
Morning hike
Jan 15, 2018
John Smithinson
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