Bitterroot Trail
?Bitterroot Trail is a 9.8-mile bike path in and around Missoula, MT. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. 82% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile.
9.8 mi · 82% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park at Silver Park, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 350 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Montana Rail Link Park (along the trail): 1 playground and 3 parking lots
- Silver Park (along the trail): 1 restroom and 1 parking lot
- Little McCormick Park (0.1 mi away): 1 playground
- McCormick Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- McLeod Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- West Side Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
- Caras Park (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
- Sacajawea Park (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 10 playgrounds and 221 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
9.8 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Bitterroot Trail.
- Milwaukee Trail · 2.0 mi · score unknown
More Missoula trails
- Greenough Park Shared Use Path · 0.7 mi · kid score 100
- Meadow Hill Trail · 0.5 mi · kid score 99
- Canyon River Trail · 2.0 mi · kid score 77
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