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Crazy Canyon
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Missoula, Montana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Crazy Canyon yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Crazy Canyon
“After 5 months of wintering in Florida, it was so great to hike up into the beautiful, peaceful Patty Canyon mountains!”
“Easy to stay on the "main" trail, there was ample shade, clearly marked signs.”
“After 5 months of wintering in Florida, it was so great to hike up into the beautiful, peaceful Patty Canyon mountains!”
“Multiple trails, good amount of parking, dog friendly and a gorgeous view of Missoula at the top!”
Prepare for some hills and beautiful scenery. Make sure to take a map and guidebook as well as plenty of water with you because it connects to other areas such as mt sentinel and if you're not from the area it's possible to get lost or accidentally take a 6 hour hike 😁
Great hike, very doable all the way to the top of Sentinel even in the winter.
Absolutely, stunningly beautiful. Well maintained paths that are clearly marked. Probably not up to snuff for the expert/advanced hiker, but I can't speak to other people's fitness needs. We wound up about 2700 feet above where the trail started, so there is indeed some sort of challenge.
I ride mountain bikes in the canyon, and the trails are pretty well made. There are Forest Service numbers on the trails, but it would be great if the signs actually said the names of the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“After 5 months of wintering in Florida, it was so great to hike up into the beautiful, peaceful Patty Canyon mountains!”
“Multiple trails, good amount of parking, dog friendly and a gorgeous view of Missoula at the top!”
“After 5 months of wintering in Florida, it was so great to hike up into the beautiful, peaceful Patty Canyon mountains!”
“The incline is gradual and easily manageable but a bit steep at the end.”
“Multiple trails, good amount of parking, dog friendly and a gorgeous view of Missoula at the top!”
“Bathrooms located at the parking lot and no where else along trail.”
Plan your run at Crazy Canyon
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemissoulian.com
Running trails near Missoula
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