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Clark Fork River – Kim Williams Trail loop from Missoula

Clark Fork River – Kim Williams Trail loop from Missoula

Hard

4.9

(1917)

13,550

riders

Clark Fork River – Kim Williams Trail loop from Missoula

02:25

27.7km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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After 27.1 km for 345 m

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Start point

Parking

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851 m

Clark Fork River

Highlight • River

The Clark Fork is the river that runs through Missoula. The Kim Williams Trail runs parallel to its course. Many parks and walking and cycling paths border the river.

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1.86 km

Jacob's Island is a dog park on the banks of Clark Fork River. The park is 6 acres and the river works as a beautiful natural barrier for the dogs. It also offers a series of paved and unpaved trails, benches, picnic tables and dog-waste bags.

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4.71 km

Kim Williams Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Kim Williams Trail is a super popular trail in Missoula. It follows along the river the majority of the way, but it is often times tucked in the trees without a lot of views. The section of trail furthest west is a really smooth paved and dirt path. As you get further east, the trail narrows and becomes bumpier. Some choose to ride a bike with more suspension for this rougher section, but most touring bikes can handle the trail just fine from start to finish.

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9.84 km

Deer Creek Sneak Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Deer Creek Sneak is labeled as a "Green" mountain biking trail, but it is popular for gravel bikes and bike touring as well. The trail climbs steadily from Deer Creek Road to the intersection with the Pattee Canyon mountain biking trail system. This can be a fun, fast downhill trail to ride.

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27.5 km

Downtown Missoula

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in the northern Rockies, the city is known as the "Garden City" for its lush surroundings as well as trout fishing. The city is home to the University of Montana, founded in 1893.

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27.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

6.87 km

2.54 km

2.48 km

1.70 km

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

2.44 km

2.12 km

583 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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