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 4.0 (4)
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  2. MT
  3. …Northwestern Montana
  4. …Missoula
  5. Mount Sentinel/Patee Canyon
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“A serpentine trail that zig-zags its way to the big M on the hill. ”

Brian Smith
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0.9

Miles

1.4

KM

54%

Runnable

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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Runner Notes

This is a great trail if you're looking to crush your legs and lungs with hill repeats.

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

#6

in Mount Sentinel/Patee Canyon

#11812

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  4.0 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#6

in Mount Sentinel/Patee C…

#290

in Montana

#11,812

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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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