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      This island mountain range in central Montana features peaks reaching to 8,600 feet and long, high ridges from which vistas of the prairies and mountain ranges of south and central Montana can be viewed.
      source: USFS | LCNF
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      Region Details
      • 4
      • 17
      • 6

      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 2, 2024

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      29
      Trails Mountain Bike
      31
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      28
      Trails Hike
      29
      Trails Trail Running
      29
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      2
      Total Distance
      120 miles
      Total Descent
      16,763 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,631 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,631 ft
      Reports
      17
      Photos
      17
      Ridden Counter
      181

      Photos of Big Snowy Mountains Mountain Bike

      trail: Maynard Ridge
      81 |
      Sep 29, 2020 @ 8:43am
      Sep 29, 2020
      187 |
      Aug 5, 2019 @ 11:38am
      Aug 5, 2019
      188 |
      Aug 5, 2019 @ 11:38am
      Aug 5, 2019
      190 |
      Aug 5, 2019 @ 11:38am
      Aug 5, 2019
      368 |
      Aug 1, 2016 @ 7:39am
      Aug 1, 2016
      345 |
      Aug 1, 2016 @ 7:39am
      Aug 1, 2016
      366 |
      Aug 1, 2016 @ 7:38am
      Aug 1, 2016
      395 |
      Aug 1, 2016 @ 7:38am
      Aug 1, 2016

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Grandview Trail
      Sep 2, 2024 @ 1:51pm
      Sep 2, 2024
      		 VariableOne downed tree on the lower section of...chance-3 GFMTB
      East Fork Cottonwood Creek
      Jul 27, 2024 @ 8:01pm
      Jul 27, 2024
      		 Dry Creek has eroded the trail away in alot...mtnbiker406
      Crystal Lake Loop (South)
      Jul 5, 2024 @ 9:52am
      Jul 5, 2024
      		 VariableClear and in good condition. Wet in areas...MATHISCA
      Crystal Cascades
      Jun 27, 2021 @ 3:00pm
      Jun 27, 2021
      		 DryThis trail was pretty unrideable and...rachelesimms
      Maynard Ridge
      Sep 28, 2020 @ 10:39am
      Sep 28, 2020
      		 Idealwhollender
      Jack Milborne Trail
      Aug 13, 2020 @ 10:50am
      Aug 13, 2020
      		 Idealwhollender
      Neil Connection
      Oct 20, 2019 @ 11:04am
      Oct 20, 2019
      		 Snow Coveredtrailforks Trailforks
      Ice Caves Trail
      Sep 2, 2019 @ 9:28am
      Sep 2, 2019
      		 Dry The trail is well marked, even with the...patiohaggerty

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      JAG2955wishlisttrailactivity #68050395
      Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:47pm
      Mar 19, 2025
      JAG2955wishlisttrailactivity #68050375
      Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:47pm
      Mar 19, 2025
      CSLriddentrailactivity #66863396
      Feb 26, 2025 @ 11:17pm
      Feb 26, 2025
      rodkirstwishlisttrailactivity #62010288
      Nov 18, 2024 @ 7:43pm
      Nov 18, 2024
      Collin59YyX8wishlistregionactivity #61670877
      Nov 12, 2024 @ 8:55am
      Nov 12, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      chance-3trailIce Caves TrailThe lower section of this trail is SO GOOD.
      Sep 2, 2024 @ 2:08pm
      Sep 2, 2024
      TrentBakertrailIce Caves TrailThis
      Jul 16, 2024 @ 5:11pm
      Jul 16, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Crystal Lake4.9 km
      Judith Mountains 3 125.1 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike31119 miles16,608 ft33 miles3,632 ft
      		#9,439#3,9471617111
      E-Bike2
      		#1,86311
      Horse28113 miles14,108 ft29 miles3,632 ft
      		#772#5444
      Hike29120 miles16,762 ft34 miles3,632 ft
      		#8,395#3,8181172
      Trail Running29120 miles16,762 ft34 miles3,632 ft
      		#8,356#3,79317
      Dirtbike/Moto2
      ATV/ORV/OHV2
      • By chuktATF Pro TRAILFORKS NFTA & contributors
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      • #33463 - 2,732 views

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