Snowbowl Overlook – Rattlesnake Trail loop from Rattlesnake Trailhead

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Missoula County

Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Snowbowl Overlook – Rattlesnake Trail loop from Rattlesnake Trailhead

Hard

4.8

(4723)

17,329

riders

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: July 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Lolo National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

Highlight • Trail

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

Highlight • Trail

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

5.88 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

27.4 km

1.05 km