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Pattee Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Missoula, Montana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pattee Canyon 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 Pattee Canyon Trailhead
“Beautiful green area with wildflowers and alot of different trails to go on.”
“The trails are a very easy walk but also offer more challenging ones .”
The Deer Creek hiking trail in Patee Canyon is filled w/incredible fall colors now in October, fascinating mushroom varieties & a peaceful area. Herbie & I enjoy the hike frequently w/it being a close escape from busy Missoula city life.
It was nice to be surrounded by lovely trees and pretty flowers. My pup and I had a peaceful walk here.
Beautiful green area with wildflowers and alot of different trails to go on. The trails are a very easy walk but also offer more challenging ones . Highly recommend , can't wait to go back.
Nice trails, ample parking. Well maintained trails, lots of different options. Plenty of other people around
Trail conditions & character
“The forest service closes the second gate to the former campground and popular disc golf course causing people to park/block the road partially just below the trailhead.”
Plan your run at Pattee Canyon Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
Running trails near Missoula
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
