Grant Creek Trail — paved valley return
Montana · Greenway
At the signed public path near the trail’s southern start follow the paved Grant Creek route up-valley for up to three miles and retrace. Natural Bluebird Preserve/Ravine Creek routes, Snowbowl Road and an unbuilt farther extension are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Missoula · Montana
- Ride length
- Up to 6 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated bicycle/pedestrian path
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Gradual valley climb with local rises and driveway interfaces; allow effort for the uphill direction.
- Starting location
- Grant Creek public path near 5705 Grant Creek Road, Missoula, MT
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Elk-foundation address landmark near the manager-described public path start; not permission to use foundation/private parking or a surveyed trail entrance. Arrive on the public path under the written access limitation.
Grant Creek Trail — paved valley return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Grant Creek public path near 5705 Grant Creek Road, Missoula, MT.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 6 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: At the signed public path near the trail’s southern start follow the paved Grant Creek route up-valley for up to three miles and retrace. Natural Bluebird Preserve/Ravine Creek routes, Snowbowl Road and an unbuilt farther extension are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved designated bicycle/pedestrian path. Gradual valley climb with local rises and driveway interfaces; allow effort for the uphill direction.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. City confirms the 3.3-mile paved bicycle route and southern reference near the elk-foundation headquarters. This does not authorize foundation/private parking. Current posted trail controls govern. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.