Rattlesnake Trail > Spring Gulch

Lolo National Forest, Montana, United States

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 1,941 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,941 ft (592 m)
Average gain	182 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 925 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.2%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.3 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Rattlesnake Trail > Spring Gulch

How much elevation gain does Rattlesnake Trail > Spring Gulch have?

Rattlesnake Trail > Spring Gulch has 1,941 ft (592 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 182 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rattlesnake Trail > Spring Gulch?

The difficulty score for Rattlesnake Trail > Spring Gulch is 11.3 of 100. That is harder than 78.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rattlesnake Trail > Spring Gulch?

The longest climb on Rattlesnake Trail > Spring Gulch runs 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and gains 925 ft (282 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.2%.