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Bitterroot Trail – Clark Fork River loop from Hellgate High School

Bitterroot Trail – Clark Fork River loop from Hellgate High School

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2.5

(17)

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Bitterroot Trail – Clark Fork River loop from Hellgate High School

01:44

36.9km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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6.71 km

Bitterroot Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stretching for more than 50 miles between Hamilton and Missoula, the paved Bitterroot Trail offers a flat, traffic-free corridor through the heart of the valley. Riders enjoy wide-open views of …

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12.9 km

Bitterroot River

Highlight • River

The Bitterroot River is 84 miles long and it flows through the Bitterroot Valley. It's a very popular destination for fly fishing.

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13.1 km

View of the Bitterroot River from the Bitterroot Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The completely paved Bitterroot Trail totals over 50 miles through the state of Montana. This particular section is sandwiched between the freeway and the Bitterroot River. There are some great …

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34.4 km

Clark Fork River

Highlight • River

The Clark Fork is the river that runs through Missoula. The Kim Williams Trail runs parallel to its course. Many parks and walking and cycling paths border the river.

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36.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

9.40 km

3.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

18.2 km

238 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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View of the Bitterroot River from the Bitterroot Trail

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