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An open switchbacking trail in the Mt. Dean Stone Recreation Area.


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Map Key

6.0

Miles

9.6

KM

Point to Point

5,525' 1,684 m

High

3,876' 1,181 m

Low

1,680' 512 m

Up

30' 9 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Need to Know

Keep an eye out for mountain bikers. This is black bear and mountain lion territory—always carry bear spray.

Description

This is a wide trail of mild grade traversing up the hillside with only sparse tree coverage. Wildflowers abound through the spring and summer. Continue onto the west fork of Deer Creek Rd. at the end of this trail to loop into Inez Creek Trail or continue on into Pattee Canyon.

Flora & Fauna

Birds, small mammals

Shared By:

McCaide Wooten

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in Missoula

#15340

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#9

in Missoula

#360

in Montana

#15,340

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