The Missoula Underground

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula - Sentinel (North & South)
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | 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!

Missoula MTB League Races at Marshall Mountain Park - Week 3: Hello Kitty
2026-06-03 16:30 - 20:00 | Marshall Mountain Park, 5250 Marshall Canyon Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Missoula Mountain Bike League racing continues with Week #3: Hello Kitty classes racing at Marshall Mountain Park 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 3

2026 Missoula MTB Bike League Season Race Schedule 5/20 Mission to Mars5/27 Hot Sauce6/3 Hello Kitty6/10 Enduro6/17 Missoula XCRace Day Schedule4:30 pm – Kids Race Start!6:00 pm – Adult and Juniors Start! 7:30 pm – Podiums – top 3 in each categoryRaces / Week #3Hello Kitty – Masters Week #3Hello Kitty – A Riders Week #3Hello Kitty – Party Rider Week #3Hello Kitty – Kids (12 & under) Week #3Hello Kitty – Juniors (11 – 18)Race Categories:Masters Female 40+Masters Female 50+Masters Male 40+Masters Male 50+A MaleA FemaleParty MaleParty FemaleJuniors Male 11-18Juniors Female 11-18Kids Male 12 & underKids Female 12 & underParkingMarshall Mountain – please try and ride to the races or carpool – park in the area below the lodge first, and then fill out the main lots and the road.

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - Blue Mountain - Hayes Creek & Orchard Trails
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Blue Mountain Parking Lot & Trailhead, Blue Mountain Road & Forest Hill Lane, Missoula, Montana, 59804, United States
Meet up at Missoula’s Blue Mountain Trailhead with TNR at 6:00 pm for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride up to the Hayes Creek and Orchard Trails

Blue Mountain – Hayes Creek & Orchard TrailsThe trails are in great shape after all that rain! This week we’ll head down out Blue Mountain and ride the Hayes Creek and Orchard Trails.

Meeting PointBlue Mountain Main Trailhead

Trail MapTNR Hayes PointHave a good one!

Crazy Canyon Hike or Bike with Montana Dirt Girls
2026-06-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Crazy Canyon Trailhead Parking Area, Pattee Canyon Road, Missoula, Montana, 59803, United States
Meet up with Montana Dirt Girls at 6:00 pm Tuesday to hike or ride MTBs from Missoula’s Crazy Canyon Trailhead

Crazy Canyon Hike or BikeCrazy Canyon is a good spot for hiking and biking, and maybe a bit sheltered if we get more rain this week. We can go to to the top of Mt. Sentinel, or make some shorter, lower loops if the weather is questionable.

We’ve been getting more hikers each week, so if you don’t feel like riding, plan to hike!

Trailhead LocationMap of Possible Route

Items to bring:

water * snacks

layers of clothing * bear spray

spare tube & change kit

Here are some good rules of thumb:* Try to get the group started soon after 6:00 pm* Do intros, ask if we have any new folks and get a head count* Break into groups if needed & find someone to coordinate each group* You don’t have to be the fastest in the group to lead but just make sure we don’t leave someone behind* Have fun!————————————————————

Note: Friendly and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join us on hikes. If your pup can be aggressive or unpredictable around other dogs/people, please leave them at home. If your dog isn’t under voice control, please plan to leash them up for your hike. Also, make sure you check if the area is open to dogs. There are several closures that start Dec 1 and some are yearlong. It’s also good to know the trail-specific leash protocol.

Missoula MTB League Races at Marshall Mountain Park - Week 4: Enduro (Rescheduled for June 11)
2026-06-10 16:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 16:30 - 20:00 | Marshall Mountain Park, 5250 Marshall Canyon Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Missoula Mountain Bike League racing continues with Week #4: Enduro classes racing at Marshall Mountain Park 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 10 (RESCHEDULED to JUNE 11)

2026 Missoula MTB Bike League Season Race Schedule 5/20 Mission to Mars5/27 Hot Sauce6/3 Hello Kitty6/10 Enduro6/17 Missoula XCRace Day Schedule4:30 pm – Kids Race Start!6:00 pm – Adult and Juniors Start! 7:30 pm – Podiums – top 3 in each categoryRaces / Week #3Enduro – Masters Week #4Enduro – A Riders Week #4Enduro – Party Rider Week #4Enduro – Kids (12 & under) Week #4Enduro – Juniors (11 – 18)Race Categories:Masters Female 40+Masters Female 50+Masters Male 40+Masters Male 50+A MaleA FemaleParty MaleParty FemaleJuniors Male 11-18Juniors Female 11-18Kids Male 12 & underKids Female 12 & underParkingMarshall Mountain – please try and ride to the races or carpool – park in the area below the lodge first, and then fill out the main lots and the road.

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - Rattlesnake Snowbowl Overlook & Wallman
2026-06-11 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 main Rattlesnake Canyon parking lot for this week’s Thursday Night Missoula MTB Ride up to the Snowbowl Overlook and Wallman Saddle Trail

Rattlesnake – Snowbowl Overlook & Wallman Saddle Trail RideThis Thursday, we’ll meet at 6:00 pm in the Rattlesnake, and ride the Snowbowl Overlook and Wallman trails. We’ll take the gentle climb up Sawmill Gulch to the Overlook, drop into Spring Gulch, and then finish by going up and over the Wallman Saddle before spinning out the Main Corridor.

It’s also an option to skip the Wallman portion and simply ride out via Spring Gulch.

Meeting PointMain Rattlesnake Trailhead

Trail MapTNR Overlook and WallmanSee you out there!

House of Sky Hike or MTB Ride with Montana Dirt Girls
2026-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mount Sentinel South / Pattee Canyon Gravel Pit Parking Area, 600 Pattee Canyon Rd, Missoula, Montana, 59803, United States
Meet up with the Montana Dirt Girls at 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 16 at the Pattee Canyon Gravel Pit Parking Area for a MTB Ride or Hike up to Missoula’s House of Sky Trail on Mount Dean Stone

House of Sky

Apparently the flower bloom is off the hook at House of Sky, so lets head up there!We will need to do a shuttle so we’ll meet at the Pattee Canyon Gravel Pit parking area (Gasworks) near the Mt Sentinel South Trailhead.

The route is about 9 miles with 1000’ elevation gain, but 2600’ down. We’ll shuttle up to start on House of Sky, then hook up with High Wide and Handsome, before finishing down the Barmeyer Trail.

Hikers who don’t want to go that far can do an out & back route.

We’ve been getting more hikers each week, so if you don’t feel like riding, plan to hike!

Trailhead LocationMap of Possible Route

Items to bring:

water * snacks

layers of clothing * bear spray

spare tube & change kit

We have lots of folks coming in and out each week.

Here are some good rules of thumb:* Try to get the group started soon after 6:00 pm* Do intros, ask if we have any new folks and get a head count* Break into groups if needed & find someone to coordinate each group* You don’t have to be the fastest in the group to lead but just make sure we don’t leave someone behind* Have fun!

Note: Friendly and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join us on hikes. If your pup can be aggressive or unpredictable around other dogs/people, please leave them at home. If your dog isn’t under voice control, please plan to leash them up for your hike. Also, make sure you check if the area is open to dogs. There are several closures that start Dec 1 and some are yearlong. It’s also good to know the trail-specific leash protocol.

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - Rattlesnake Wallman Beargrass Ride
2026-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 area for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula to check out the beargrass bloom up the Wallman Trail

Wallman Beargrass RideThe beargrass bloom on the Wallman Trail is amazing this year! We’ll enjoy the flowers from both directions with a double Wallman ride.Meet up at the main Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot at 6:00 pm.

The route climbs Spring Gulch and crosses over the Wallman Saddle before descending to the Corridor side. Then we’ll turn around and ride Wallman in reverse, and ride down the Spring Gulch Doubletrack for a bit of variety.

Meeting PointMain Rattlesnake Trailhead

Trail MapTNR Wallman Both WaysHave a good one!

15th Annual Missoula XC Mountain Bike Racing Weekend at Marshall Mountain Park
2026-06-20 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Marshall Mountain Park, 5250 Marshall Canyon Road, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
The 15th Annual Missoula XC Mountain Bike Races happen at Marshall Mountain Park with the Northern Rockies Middle School & High School XC MTB Championships 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Saturday, June 20; and USA Cycling XC MTB Youth categories racing 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, June 21

The Missoula XC 2026 is the Saturday Middle School and High School Northern Rockies Championship. Riders can race by grade level on Saturday.

Missoula XC 2026 Saturday Course Map at Marshall Mountain Park

Sunday is a USA Cycling-sanctioned XC Age Groups style race.

Missoula XC 2026 Sunday Course Map at Marshall Mountain Park

Free team areas for all Montana NICA League Teams

Grade level racing on Saturday

Mission to Mars, XC style course

PODIUMS and medals for all races

NUMBER PICK UP:Optional Early number pickup and pre ride = Friday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Marshall Mountain Park (Green MTCX Trailer). Other than that you can pick up your number any time 45 minutes before the start of your event on Saturday or Sunday.2026 Missoula XC Weekend Events Schedule at Marshall Mountain Park:

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - Snowbowl Point Six
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Montana Snowbowl Ski & Summer Resort, 1700 Snow Bowl Road, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the main Snowbowl gate for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula up the Beargrass Highway Trail to the A-Frame and then to Point Six on Thursday, June 25

This week we’ll kick off the summer riding season with a ride to the top of Point Six, perched above Montana Snowbowl.

We’ll climb the Beargrass Highway Trail to the A-Frame, then continue up the Point Six Road to the summit. After taking in the views, we’ll descend a more direct route back to the A-Frame before enjoying a fast ride down Beargrass Highway.

Bring some food and your favorite beverage for a post ride parking lot picnic.

Meeting PointMontana Snowbowl Gate

Park outside the gate to avoid being locked in!

Trail MapTNR Beargrass Highway & Point SixSee you up there!

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula - North Jumbo Ride
2026-07-02 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 with TNR at 6:00 pm at the Mount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Missoula / North Jumbo Ride

This Thursday, July 2 we’ll meet at 6:00 pm at the Mount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead and ride the North Jumbo trails. We’ll decide on the exact route Thursday night (up Three Larch, anyone?), but it will include the Sheep Mountain Cutoff and the lower section of the Sheep Mountain Trail.

Meeting PointMount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead

Trail MapSheep Mountain CutoffSee you out there!
