Mt. Dean Stone Preserve Trail

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Carry bear spray and be alert for descending mountain bikers!

Opened in the summer of 2021, the Mt. Dean Stone Preserve Trail is an extension of the Sousa Trail that switchbacks up a narrow piece of public land and encircles the summit of Mt. Dean Stone. Grades are manageable for most, but keep in mind that it is a fair bit of climbing. There are several beautiful views of the Missoula valley on the way up the trail.

Full out-and-back length is roughly 9 miles in addition to what you must cover to reach the start of the trail via Sousa Trail, Barmeyer Trail, or House of Sky Trail.

Small mammals, birds, deer