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Lincolnwood Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Missoula, Montana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lincolnwood Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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 Lincolnwood Trailhead
“Beautiful winding trails, bridges, and creek access along the trail.”
“Peaceful surroundings and well shaded.”
“This is a very maintained trail that is an easy walk.”
It's nice and peaceful, pretty easy hike, most of the people walking through are friendly, even when the bicyclists are flying through, they yell to let you know they're behind you which is helpful.
This is a very maintained trail that is an easy walk. It gets a lot of different recreational users on the weekends but there is room for everyone. It is a great place to take your dog for a nice nature walk along Rattlesnake Creek.
This trailhead is a very nice trail that takes you about 1 1/2 mile to the Rattlesnake Recreation Area. It winds along Rattlesnake Creek and there's a short trail that's right along the creek. Beautiful pines.
Nice place to take a leisurely hike or walk your dogs. Wooded area, creek nearby. Great trail system. Will be back.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful winding trails, bridges, and creek access along the trail.”
“It is a great place to take your dog for a nice nature walk along Rattlesnake Creek.”
“It's a shaded trail, so you won't get too hot, there's also a river along the trail so you can dip your feet in and cool off and it's not too deep.”
“This trailhead is a very nice trail that takes you about 1 1/2 mile to the Rattlesnake Recreation Area.”
Plan your run at Lincolnwood Trailhead
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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