The Missoula Underground

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - Rattlesnake Fenceline by Moonlight
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead, Rattlesnake Trail at Sawmill Gulch Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the main Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead parking lot in Missoula for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride with a moonlight loop on the Fenceline / Ewok trails

Rattlesnake – Fenceline by Moonlight RideIt looks like we have at least another couple of weeks of decent riding weather before we make the switch over to winter hiking/skiing. This Thursday we’ll meet at 6:00 pm in the main Rattlesnake trailhead parking area for one last Fenceline ride before the snow flies. The route includes the climb up to the Snowbowl overlook, but we’ll make the call Thursday night on whether to include that section. Either way, we’ll finish with the rambling Fenceline–Ewok descent back to the trailhead.

When we transition to winter activities, messages will only be sent to the winter hiking/skiing group. You can update your group preferences anytime using the links in the group emails or through the Facebook page.

Meeting PointRattlesnake Main Trailhead

Trail MapTNR Snowbowl Overlook and Fenceline

Essential GearNight-riding lights

See you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - November Deer Creek Sneak Ride
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:30 | University Footbridge Parking Lot, 46°51'56.5"N 113°59'03.3"W / Campus Drive & Riverside Trail, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Meet up at the UM University Footbridge with TNR at 6:00 pm Thursday for a November Deer Creek Sneak MTB Ride around Mount Sentinel

November Deer Creek Sneak RideLooks like we have one more week of good weather for night riding! We’ll meet on the south side of the University Footbridge and ride the Deer Creek Sneak route around Mount Sentinel.

Cold, wet weather is on the way, so we’ll likely switch over to hiking starting next week. You can update your group preferences anytime using the links below.

Meeting PointUniversity Footbridge

Trail MapTNR Deer Creek Sneak

Essential GearNight-riding lights

Enjoy the ride!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - North Jumbo Ridge Trails
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Mount Jumbo Trailhead Parking Area – Lincoln Hills, Missoula, 46°53'52.1"N 113°56'57.3"W, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up at 6:00 pm with TNR at the Mount Jumbo Saddle trailhead parking area above Lincoln Hills for One More Thursday Night MTB Ride for the season on the North Jumbo Ridge trails

One More Ride – North Jumbo Ridge TrailsWith the mild fall weather, we’ve got time for one more Thursday ride before we shift over to hiking and skiing for the winter. And with the Mount Jumbo area closing soon, we’ll head to the North Jumbo ridge trails for our final ride of the year. The tentative plan is to climb Sound of Music, make a lollipop loop on the Marshall Woods trail, and finish with a full Sidewinder descent.

Next week is Thanksgiving, and we’ll meet for our annual 10:000 am hike on the Barmeyer trails. In December, we’ll switch over to sending announcements to the winter hiking/skiing group until we’re back on bikes in March.

Meeting PointMount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead

Trail MapTNR Woods Winder

Essential GearNight-riding lights

TNR Thanksgiving Day Morning Hike on Missoula's Sousa Trail
2025-11-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Sousa Trailhead, 474-354 Spanish Peaks Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59803, United States
Work up your appetite with TNR for a quick Thanksgiving Morning Hike on Missoula’s Sousa Trail up to Barmeyer Overlook – meet up at 10:00 am Thursday morning at the Sousa Trailhead in South Hills

Thanksgiving Day Morning HikeThis Thursday we’ll meet at the Sousa Trailhead in the South Hills at 10:00 am for a TNR Thanksgiving morning hike. We’ll head up the Sousa Trail, loop around the Woodsy Spur and Developer Road, and then return down Sousa. Anyone looking for a shorter option before getting the turkey in the oven can join us for the start and do a quick out-and-back to the Barmeyer Overlook.

📍 Meeting PointSousa Trailhead at 10:00 am!

🧭 Trail MapSousa Woodsy Spur Loop

🎒 Essential GearHoliday cheer

Happy Thanksgiving!

TNR - Thursday Night Hike Missoula: Pengelly Ridge
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Maurice and South Trailhead, 2601 Maurice Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59812, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm Thursday at the Maurice & South Avenue trailhead for a Pengelly Ridge Hike – and a possible peek at the full super-moon?

Pengelly Ridge HikeWelcome to another winter season of hiking and hopefully lots of skiing! We’ll start off with a hike up the Pengelly ridge trail above the University golf course. Thursday is a full supermoon. The forecast calls for clouds and snow, but if it clears we should get a great view of the moonrise from the ridgeline.Meeting PointMaurice Ave TrailheadTrail MapPengelly TrailEssential GearHeadlampTrail spikesHave a good one!

TNR - Thursday Night Hike Missoula / Rattlesnake Bus to North Hills
2025-12-11 17:45 - 21:00 | Mountain Line Downtown Transfer Center, 200 W Pine St, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Meet up with TNR at 5:45 pm Thursday at Missoula’s Mountain Line Downtown Transfer Center (or at 6:00 pm at the Lincolnwood Trailhead in the Rattlesnake neighborhood) for a Thursday Night Hike through the North Hills back to Downtown

Rattlesnake Bus to North Hills HikeThis week we’ll meet at 5:40 pm at the Mountain Line Downtown Transfer Center and catch the 5:45 Rattlesnake (#5) bus to Lincolnwood. We’ll hike from the Lincolnwood Trailhead through the North Hills back to downtown.

If you can’t make the bus, meet us at the Lincolnwood Trailhead in the Rattlesnake neighborhood at 6:00 pm. We can give you a ride back to your car after the hike.

Meeting Point5:40 pm — Mountain Line Downtown Transfer Center6:00 pm — Lincolnwood TrailheadTrail MapLincolnwood to DowntownEssential GearHeadlamp

See you on the bus!

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula - Sentinel Fire Road
2026-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Maurice and South Trailhead, 2601 Maurice Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59812, United States
Meet up at 6:00 pm with TNR at the Maurice Avenue Trailhead for a Thursday Night Hike on the Mount Sentinel Fire Road Loop

Sentinel Fire Road Loop HikeFor the first Thursday night outing of 2026, we’ll hike a loop on the lower half of Mount Sentinel, starting from the Maurice Trailhead. The route heads up the trail at the end of Woodworth Avenue and climbs steadily across the mountain face to the M. From there, it follows the Fire Road across the mountain before descending back to the trailhead.

Meeting PointMaurice TrailheadTrail MapSentinel Fire Road LoopEssential GearHeadlamp

Have a good one!

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula - Ravine to Rattlesnake
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Bridge Pizza, 600 South Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Meet up at Bridge Pizza on Higgins in Missoula at 6:00 pm Thursday for TNR’s Ravine to Rattlesnake Hike

Ravine to Rattlesnake HikeThis Thursday we’ll traverse the Rattlesnake Recreation Area, hiking from the Ravine Trailhead in Grant Creek to the main Rattlesnake Trailhead. We’ll meet first at 6:00 pm at Bridge Pizza on Higgins, and carpool to the start. We expect a few inches of snow on the ridge, with less snow and possibly some ice at the lower elevations.

Please send a message if you’re planning to come, so TNR can make sure we have enough space for everyone in the vehicles. You can reply to this message, leave a comment on Facebook, or send a text.

Meeting PointBridge Pizza on HigginsTrail MapRavine to RattlesnakeEssential GearHeadlampIce spikesGaiters (optional)

See you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula - Barmeyer Trail
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Barmeyer Trailhead, Pattee Canyon Road, 46°49'46.3"N 113°58'45.6"W, Missoula, Montana, 59803, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm for a Thursday Night Hike on Missoula’s Barmeyer Trail at the trailhead off Pattee Canyon Road

Barmeyer TrailThis Thursday we’ll gather at the Barmeyer Trailhead off Pattee Canyon Road and hike a lollipop loop on the surrounding trails. Bring your ice spikes—the lower section of Barmeyer is usually icy in the winter.Meeting PointBarmeyer TrailheadTrail MapBarmeyer TrailEssential GearHeadlampIce spikes

See you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula - Three Larch & Woods Gulch Trails
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead, Rattlesnake Trail at Sawmill Gulch Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the Woods Gulch trailhead in Missoula’s Rattlesnake Canyon for a Thursday Night Hike up Three Larch and back down the Woods Gulch Trail

Three Larch & Woods Gulch Trails This Thursday we’ll meet at 6:00 pm at the Woods Gulch trailhead in the Rattlesnake and hike an approximately 5-mile loop, heading up Three Larch and returning via the Woods Gulch trail.

Expect a mix of conditions: ice in the parking lot and Woods Gulch, dirt on the climb up Three Larch, and refrozen snow on the Marshall Grade dirt road.

Woods Gulch is open to dogs year-round.

Meeting PointWoods Gulch TrailheadTrail MapThree Larch TrailEssential GearHeadlampIce spikesSee you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula - Mountain View to Sunlight
2026-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Duncan Fields Parking Lot, Duncan Drive & Mountain View Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up at 6:00 pm at Missoula’s Mountain View Trailhead off Duncan Drive with TNR for this week’s Thursday Night Hike in the North Hills along the Sunlight open space and along Rattlesnake Creek

Mountain View to Sunlight HikeThis week our TNR group will take advantage of the clear trails in the North Hills, and hike a loop starting at 6:00 pm from the Mountain View trailhead on Duncan Drive. The route climbs to the summit of the North Hills, traverses the Sunlight open space, and finishes along Rattlesnake Creek.Meeting PointDuncan Fields(Near the corner of Duncan Drive and Mountain View Drive, just before the PEAS Farm)Trail MapMountain View to SunlightEssential GearHeadlamp

See you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula - University Mountain
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Sam Braxton / Upper Pattee Canyon Trailhead Parking Area, 46°49'29.7"N 113°55'20.3"W, Missoula, Montana, 59803, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm Thursday at the Sam Braxton Trailhead parking lot and hike a traverse over Missoula’s University Mountain

University Mountain HikeMeet up with TNR at 6:00 pm Thursday at the Sam Braxton Trailhead parking lot and hike a traverse over Missoula’s University Mountain. The route climbs up to the Beacon on the way to University, then makes a gentle off-trail descent to the Tumbleweed Trail before heading back to the trailhead.

Meeting PointSam Braxton Trailhead

Trail MapUniversity MountainEssential GearHeadlamp

See you up there!

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula - Sentinel (North & South)
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:30 | M Trail Parking Lot, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59712, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the M Trail Parking Lot for a Thursday Night Hike up & over the North and South summits of Missoula’s Mount Sentinel

Sentinel North and South HikeAt 6:00 pm this Thursday, gather with the TNR group at the M Trailhead on the UM campus and hike a loop over the summits of Missoula’s North and South Sentinel. We’ll take the direct route up the Hellgate Ridgeline (North Trail) to Mount Sentinel, follow the saddle trail over to Pengelly, and then descend the efficient South Sentinel Ridgeline back to campus.

Meeting PointM Trail Parking Lot

Trail MapSentinel North and SouthEssential Gear– Headlamp– Trail spikes

See you up there!

TNR / Thursday Night Hike - Rattlesnake Booty Ridge
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead, Rattlesnake Trail at Sawmill Gulch Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up at the main Rattlesnake Trailhead Parking Lot in Missoula at 6:00 pm for this week’s Thursday Night Hike up Curry Gulch and along Booty Ridge

Booty Ridge HikeThis week we’ll meet in the Rattlesnake and hike a loop going up Curry Gulch and returning off-trail along Booty Ridge. Bring trail spikes, the Sawmill and Curry trails are likely icy after the recent freeze-up.Meeting PointMain Rattlesnake Trailhead

Trail MapCurry Gulch to Booty Ridge

Essential GearHeadlampTrail spikes

Dog Closure

The Rattlesnake main corridor is closed to dogs until March. Curry and Sawmill Gulches are closed to dogs year-round.

See you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night HIKE - Marshall Grade & Bear Right Loop
2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Marshall Grade Parking, 46°54'22.4"N 113°55'32.8"W, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the Marshall Grade Parking spot east of Missoula for a Thursday Night Hike loop up Bear Right Trail

Bear Right HikeThis Thursday, meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm in Marshall Canyon at the beginning of the Marshall Grade. The route climbs up the Marshall Grade dirt road, descends the Bear Right trail, and finishes with an easy road walk back to the start.Meeting PointMarshall Grade Parking

Look for a gated road on the left hand side about 1 mile up Marshall Canyon Road.

Trail MapBear Right LoopEssential GearHeadlamp

See you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night HIKE - Missoula's North Hills
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Waterworks Trailhead Parking, Minckler Loop, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the main Waterworks Trailhead Parking on Greenough Drive for this week’s Thursday Night Hike on a loop in Missoula’s North Hills

North Hills HikeThis week we’ll meet at 6:00 pm at the main Waterworks Trailhead on Greenough Drive and hike a loop through the North Hills.

This is the final Thursday outing before we “spring forward” this weekend. If the weather cooperates, we’ll return to riding next week!

Meeting PointMain Waterworks Trailhead

Trail MapNorth Hills LoopEssential GearHeadlamp

Have a good one!

Montana Backcountry Discovery Route Film Premiere at Maverick Motorsports of Missoula
2026-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Maverick Motorsports of Missoula, 4950 N. Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States
Maverick Motorsports of Missoula hosts a screening of the documentary on the making and mapping of the Montana section of American Backcountry Discovery Routes – the MTBDR – at 5:00 pm Saturday, March 7

Be among the first to see the full documentary of the making and mapping of the Montana section of America’s Backroad Discovery Routes – start dreaming now, and make your plans to ride the MTBDR this summer!Screening at 5:00 pm Saturday, March 7 at Maverick Motorsports in Missoula, Montana.

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula - Sam Braxton & Larch Camp Trails
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Sam Braxton / Upper Pattee Canyon Trailhead Parking Area, 46°49'29.7"N 113°55'20.3"W, Missoula, Montana, 59803, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the top of Missoula’s Pattee Canyon Parking Lot for a Thursday Night Hike on the Sam Braxton on Larch Camp trails

Sam Braxton and Larch Camp HikeOne more week of hiking while we wait for the weather to improve. This week we’ll hike a loop in Pattee Canyon, combining the Sam Braxton and Larch Camp trails.

Meeting PointSam Braxton Trailhead (top of Pattee Canyon)

Trail MapSam Braxton and Larch Camp LoopEssential GearHeadlamp

See you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - US West Trail
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | University Footbridge Parking Lot, 46°51'56.5"N 113°59'03.3"W / Campus Drive & Riverside Trail, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Meet up with the TNR crew at 6:00 pm on the south side of the University Footbridge for the traditional first Thursday Night MTB Ride of the season up Missoula’s US West Trail

Time to Ride Bikes!This week we will kick off the 2026 riding season. After the roller coaster weather of the past week, it looks like we might even be riding in shorts.

We will meet on the south side of the University Footbridge on the Kim Williams Trail, then head off for the traditional first ride up US West. From there, we will see where the conditions and our legs take us.

Meeting PointSouth Side of the University FootbridgeTrail MapUS West TrailEssential GearBike!Let’s ride!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - Deer Creek Sneak
2026-03-26 06:00 - 20:30 | University Footbridge Parking Lot, 46°51'56.5"N 113°59'03.3"W / Campus Drive & Riverside Trail, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the University Footbridge in Missoula for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride down the Kim Williams Trail for the Deer Creek Sneak around Mount Sentinel

Deer Creek Sneak RideWe’ll meet at the University Footbridge again this week and ride the classic Deer Creek Sneak route around Mount Sentinel.

Meeting PointSouth Side of the University FootbridgeTrail MapDeer Creek SneakEssential GearLights – might be getting dark at the end.See you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - Rattlesnake Canyon
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead, Rattlesnake Trail at Sawmill Gulch Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at Missoula’s Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead parking lot for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride

Rattlesnake RideThe weather looks cool and possibly wet for tomorrow night, with a chance of snow earlier in the day. We’ll meet at the main Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot and choose a route based on conditions. If it’s looking decent, Wallman or Fenceline are options. If it’s wet, we can head up the main corridor.

Bring along a pair of regular shoes, if it’s too cold and wet to ride, we can hike instead.

Meeting PointMain Rattlesnake TrailheadTrail MapThe RattlesnakeEssential GearLayersHiking shoes (just in case)See you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - Blue Mountain
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Blue Mountain Parking Lot & Trailhead, Blue Mountain Road & Forest Hill Lane, Missoula, Montana, 59804, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula at the Blue Mountain Trailhead parking area

Blue Mountain RideIt looks like it going to be about 30 degrees warmer than last Thursday! Meet at the main Blue Mountain Trailhead, and the group will decide on the route.Meeting PointBlue Mountain TrailheadTrail MapBlue Mountain AreaHave a good one!

TNR / Thursday Night Missoula MTB Ride - Marshall Mountain
2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Marshall Mountain Park, 5250 Marshall Canyon Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at Missoula’s Marshall Mountain Park for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride

Marshall Mountain RideThis week we’ll ride the trails at Marshall Mountain. We’ll meet in the parking lot at the base area, climb up to the upper trails, ride a few laps, and then descend back to the base.Meeting PointMarshall Mountain ParkTrail MapMarshall Mountain AreaHave a good one!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - Rattlesnake Wallman Trail
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead, Rattlesnake Trail at Sawmill Gulch Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up at 6:00 pm with TNR at the main Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula up over the Wallman Saddle

Rattlesnake Wallman RideIt looks like it’s going to be another cold, wet Thursday this week. If conditions turn out to be decent, we’ll meet in the Rattlesnake and ride a loop over Wallman Saddle. Otherwise, we’ll give the Wallman ride another go when the weather improves.

Meeting PointRattlesnake Main TrailheadTrail MapTNR Wallman ClockwiseHave a good one!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula: Rattlesnake Canyon / Wallman & Dropout Trails
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead, Rattlesnake Trail at Sawmill Gulch Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the main Rattlesnake Trailhead lot for this week’s Missoula Thursday Night Mountain Bike Ride up Wallman & down Dropout trails

Wallman & Dropout RideAfter last week’s Wallman washout, we’ll give it another go this Thursday. For a bonus, we’ll add on a Dropout descent.Meeting PointRattlesnake Main TrailheadTrail MapTNR Wallman and DropoutSee you out there!

Montana Dirt Girls - Hike the M, or MTB Kim Williams Trail / Deer Creek Sneak
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | University Footbridge Parking Lot, 46°51'56.5"N 113°59'03.3"W / Campus Drive & Riverside Trail, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Meet up with Montana Dirt Girls at the UM Van Buren Street Footbridge at 6:00 pm Tuesday, May 5 to hike up the M Trail, or mountain bike the Kim Williams Trail with options up to the Milltown Park overlook or Deer Creek Sneak

Kim Williams Ride or Hike the MThe weather is warm and the trails are dry, so let’s take a ride! Bikers can explore the singletrack next to the Kim Williams, maybe loop through the golf course and then head up to the Milltown State Park overlook. Those interested in a longer ride can continue on to the Deer Creek Sneak.

Hikers can hike the M trail or continue on to the top of Mt. Sentinel for a longer hike!Trailhead LocationMap of Route

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - North Jumbo / Three Larch to Sidewinder
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Mount Jumbo Trailhead Parking Area – Lincoln Hills, Missoula, 46°53'52.1"N 113°56'57.3"W, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Meet up with TNR 6:00 pm at the Mount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead above Missoula’s Lincoln Hills for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride on the Sound of Music, Three Larch and Sidewinder trails

North Jumbo – Three Larch to SidewinderNorth Jumbo is open, and the hills are calling. It’s time for the classic Three Larch to Sidewinder combo. We’ll start by heading up Sound of Music on the way to Three Larch, then finish with a full Sidewinder descent.

Meeting PointMount Jumbo Saddle TrailheadTrail MapMTBM – Three Larch/SidewinderSee you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - MoZ to Crazy Canyon to Sam Braxton Trail
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Maurice and South Trailhead, 2601 Maurice Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59812, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at Missoula’s Maurice Avenue trailhead for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride up MoZ, back to Crazy Canyon, over on Sam Braxton, and back down MoZ trails

MoZ – Crazy Canyon – Sam BThis Thursday we’ll meet at 6:00 pm at the Maurice Avenue trailhead, climb up the road, and drop into Crazy Canyon. From there we’ll ride a lap on the Sam Braxton loop and then return to town, finishing with a descent of the MoZ Trail.Meeting PointMaurice Avenue TrailheadTrail MapTNR MoZ to Sam BraxtonSee you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night Missoula MTB Ride - University Beacon Balsamroot Ride
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Sam Braxton / Upper Pattee Canyon Trailhead Parking Area, 46°49'29.7"N 113°55'20.3"W, Missoula, Montana, 59803, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the Sam Braxton / Upper Pattee parking lot for this week’s Thursday Night Ride up to the University Beacon and check out the blooms of balsamroot flowers on the was down to the Sentinel Saddle

University Beacon Balsamroot RideThis week we’ll meet at the Sam Braxton Trailhead parking area at the top of Pattee Canyon, and ride the dirt road up to the University Beacon. We’ll then traverse University Mountain, descending through fields of balsamroot to Sentinel Saddle, where we’ll decide on an optional climb to the top of Mount Sentinel before heading down Chopsticks and returning to the start.

Meeting PointSam Braxton Trailhead (top of Pattee Canyon)Trail MapTNR University BeaconSee you out there!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - High, Wide & Handsome to Mount Dean Stone
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Gas Line Trailhead, 600 Pattee Canyon Road, Missoula, Montana, 59803, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the Gas Line Trailhead on Pattee Canyon Road for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula up the Sousa and High, Wide and Handsome Trails and up to Mount Dean Stone

Join TNR this Thursday for a ride from 6:00 pm at the Gas Line Trailhead on Pattee Canyon Road, up to Mount Dean Stone. We’ll climb to the summit via the Sousa and High, Wide and Handsome (HWH) Trails before making a lap around the top. From there, we’ll descend more than 2,000 feet on HWH, Woodsy, and Barmeyer back toward the road, then finish with a short ride on Pattee Canyon Road to complete the loop.

📍 Meeting PointLocation: Gas Line TrailheadDetails: On the left side of Pattee Canyon Road just before the gravel pit🧭 Trail MapTNR High, Wide, and HandsomeHave a good one!
