Pattee Canyon Recreation Area: Crazy Canyon Trail

Directions:

From Interstate 90 in Missoula, take the Orange Street exit #104 and travel south. Turn left onto West Front Street and go 0.2 miles to South Higgins Avenue, then turn right. Continue on South Higgins Avenue for about 2.7 miles to Pattee Canyon Road, then turn left. On Pattee Canyon Road, travel 4 miles heading (east) up the canyon. Look for the Pattee Canyon Picnic Area sign and entrance.

While you’re on your RV adventure check out the spectacular bird’s-eye view of Missoula, surrounding mountains and river valleys! Crazy Canyon Trail is a road that’s gated at the trailhead. Motorized traffic isn’t allowed beyond this point without a special-use permit from the Missoula Ranger District. You might encounter some hang gliders who have permits to transport their craft. You’ll climb steadily on the road for the first 2.6 miles, passing the edge of the 1985 Hellgate Canyon fire. The last stretch is a steep climb to Sentinel’s 5,158-foot summit. Before you head up on this trail, stop at Bretz RV’s to make sure everything in your RV is running smooth!

Allows Pets?

Allowed under owner’s control and waste packed out

Hike Information

Elevation Gain: 1,258 feet ft
Distance: 2.9 Miles

Boating/RVing

This area is a non-motorized vehicle use only