Stuart Peak (MT)

Missoula County, Montana, United States

18.4 miles (29.6 km) · 4,201 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Stuart Peak (MT) is a 18.4-mile loop route in Missoula County, Montana, United States, gaining 4,206 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 9.2 miles gaining 4,204 feet at an average 8.6% grade. About 51% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.4 mi (29.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,201 ft (1,281 m)
Average gain	229 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	9.1 mi, 4,204 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.9%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Stuart Peak (MT)

How much elevation gain does Stuart Peak (MT) have?

Stuart Peak (MT) has 4,201 ft (1,281 m) of elevation gain over 18.4 miles (29.6 km). That averages 229 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Stuart Peak (MT)?

The difficulty score for Stuart Peak (MT) is 15.5 of 100. That is harder than 84.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Stuart Peak (MT)?

The longest climb on Stuart Peak (MT) runs 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and gains 4,204 ft (1,281 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.9%.