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Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Snowbowl Overlook – Rattlesnake Trail loop from Rattlesnake Trailhead

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United States

Montana

Missoula County

Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Snowbowl Overlook – Rattlesnake Trail loop from Rattlesnake Trailhead

Hard

4.8

(4723)

17,329

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Snowbowl Overlook – Rattlesnake Trail loop from Rattlesnake Trailhead

03:23

28.6km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Lolo National Forest

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8.17 km

Snowbowl Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the spot for a rest and refuel. Since it's the high spot on the trail it means you've put in the work and deserve a little break before reaping the reward of the descent.

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8.22 km

View of Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the spot for a rest and refuel. Since it's the high spot on the trail it means you've put in the work and deserve a little break before reaping the reward of the descent.

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17.1 km

Rattlesnake Trail

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This reserve was established in 1980 and is located in the Missoula Ranger District. It is rich in mountain peaks and picturesque alpine lakes.

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25.8 km

Trailhead - Lolo National Forest

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This is a jumping off point for a lot of trails. There's a couple of easy options that roll through the valley and some others that climb up the ridgelines and lead to some great descents.

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27.5 km

Ewok Trail

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While technically this trail is rideable in both directions local etiquette suggests that uphill traffic is better taking the parallel Sawmill Gulch Road so that downhill traffic can feel the …

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28.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

5.96 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

27.4 km

1.05 km

175 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

14°C

8°C

75 %

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Snowbowl Overlook – Rattlesnake Trail loop from Rattlesnake Trailhead

Snowbowl Overlook

View of Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Rattlesnake Trail

Trailhead - Lolo National Forest

Ewok Trail

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