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SaveFergus County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing. Trails here are often rocky. Scenery includes alpine terrain, views and creeks. Common trail features include bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Lewistown, Big Snowy Mountains and Winifred.
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- Mountain Bike
52 trails
- E-Bike
11 trails
- Horse
37 trails
- Hike
54 trails
- Trail Running
54 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
7 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
2 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
4 trails
Region Details
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Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 54
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 52
- Trails E-Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 19
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 48
- Trails Horse
- 37
- Trails Hike
- 54
- Trails Trail Running
- 54
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 7
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 4
- Total Distance
- 236 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,502 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,366 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,632 ft
- Reports
- 66
- Photos
- 36
- Completed Counter
- 164
Sub Regions
- Lewistown (43)
- Big Snowy Mountains (29)
- Crystal Lake (11)
- Judith Mountains (5)
- Winifred (9)
Popular Fergus County Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 5 miles • 2,291 ft • 40 •
This is the preferred climb for the Ice Caves loop. It's a bit of a slog up multiple switchbacks, but you're rewarded with some great views.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 3 ft • 35 •
Trail 493 is much better as a descent than as a climb. The upper half is very rocky, with extended scree sections. The lower half is nearly continual root steps. Watch for hikers coming up from the campground, and ride courteously. To...
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 242 ft • 32 •
Trail 490 is relatively level as it runs across the open ridgeline summit of the Big Snowy Range. The route is marked by cairns. There are fantastic views of the open Mussellshell Valley to the south.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,025 ft • 28 ft • 26 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 394 ft • 23 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 394 ft green climb. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 307 ft • 19 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 307 ft green climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 1,164 ft • 18 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,164 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 33 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 167 ft • 15 •
Beautiful downhill stretch after a long uphill travel. would recommend planning your route to get this as a downhill experience. I was introduced to this trail the weekend before my friend Heather's and Matt's wedding and will therefore...
Fergus County Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 2,774 ft • 3 • Loop •
Counter-clockwise is definitely the preferred direction to ride this loop from the Crystal Lake camground....
6 miles • 1,415 ft • 0 • Loop •
Limekiln loop trail. Does not include spur to overlook
Photos of Fergus County Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| blackpine | wishlist | trail | activity #105101495 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 6:30am Oct 3, 2026 |
| whollender | add | report | activity #101265429 and 4 more | Aug 11, 2026 @ 2:20pm Aug 11, 2026 |
| MikeGerrity | add | report | activity #101030645 | Aug 8, 2026 @ 12:09pm Aug 8, 2026 |
| Breemalism | add | report | activity #99332554 and 2 more | Jul 16, 2026 @ 2:08pm Jul 16, 2026 |
| bikinjac | wishlist | region | activity #98459291 | Jul 4, 2026 @ 4:14pm Jul 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I was able to bike with minimal hikr-a-bike to... | Sep 7, 2025 @ 10:46am Sep 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | The lower section of this trail is SO GOOD. | Sep 2, 2024 @ 2:08pm Sep 2, 2024 | ||
| trail | This | Jul 16, 2024 @ 5:11pm Jul 16, 2024 | ||
| trail | This loop was well worth the stop. Ups &... | Aug 17, 2023 @ 5:43am Aug 17, 2023 |
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Epic Ride Descent 2k2 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 52 | 231 miles | 23,806 ft | 84 miles | 6,368 ft | 35 | 66 | 2 | 583 | |||
| E-Bike | 11 | 109 miles | 9,954 ft | 51 miles | 4,108 ft | 41 | 1 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 19 | 111 miles | 5,886 ft | 48 miles | 6,368 ft | 4 | 4 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 43 miles | 2,093 ft | 20 miles | 3,481 ft | 8 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 48 | 197 miles | 21,732 ft | 69 miles | 6,368 ft | 34 | ||||||
| Horse | 37 | 188 miles | 20,561 ft | 65 miles | 6,368 ft | 14 | ||||||
| Hike | 54 | 236 miles | 24,501 ft | 86 miles | 6,368 ft | 1 | 66 | 1 | 174 | |||
| Trail Running | 54 | 236 miles | 24,501 ft | 86 miles | 6,368 ft | 66 | 1 | 20 | ||||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 7 | 88 miles | 8,642 ft | 44 miles | 4,108 ft | 6 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 88 miles | 8,642 ft | 44 miles | 4,108 ft | 6 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 9 miles | 384 ft | 2 miles | 919 ft | 5 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 4 | 22 miles | 1,388 ft | 7 miles | 1,096 ft | 1 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Fergus County?
Fergus County has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Fergus County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Fergus County are:
- Grandview Trail (4.3/5)
- Ice Caves Trail (4.1/5)
- Crystal Lake Loop (South) (4.1/5)
- Limekiln Loop Pt. 1 (4/5)
- Limekiln Loop Pt. 3 (4/5)
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What is the longest trail in Fergus County?
The longest trail in Fergus County is Sand Creek Trail at 16.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Fergus County?
The best hiking trails in Fergus County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Fergus County?
The best trail running trails in Fergus County are:
- Crystal Lake Loop (East)
- Crystal Lake Loop (South)
- Crystal Lake Loop (West)
- Crystal Lake Loop
- Uhlhorn
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Fergus County?
The best dirtbiking trails in Fergus County are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Fergus County?
Fergus County has a total of 54 trails. Of those, 52 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Fergus County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Fergus County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Fergus County is Uhlhorn with 4,558 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Fergus County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Fergus County is Southside with 3,076 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Fergus County?
Fergus County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Fergus County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Fergus County is Blake Creek Summit with an average grade of 18.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Fergus County?
The overall region status for Fergus County is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 12
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Fergus County?
Yes, Fergus County supports e-bike riding. There are 10 trails in Fergus County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Fergus County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Fergus County are: View all mountain biking routes in Fergus County.
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What is the highest summit in Fergus County?
The highest summit in Fergus County is Bluff Mountain at 8,238 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Fergus County?
There are 3 notable sights in Fergus County. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Fergus County.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Fergus County?
The most popular Strava segments in Fergus County are:
- Crystal Lake Rd Climb (86 athletes)
- Unnamed Rd Climb (79 athletes)
- Grandview climb (76 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Fergus County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Fergus County are:
- Grandview Trail
- Ice Caves Trail
- Limekiln Loop Pt. 3
- Limekiln Loop Pt. 2
- Limekiln Loop Pt. 4 - The Gruener's Wedding Trail
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Fergus County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Fergus County are:
- Limekiln Loop Pt. 3 (4/5)
- Limekiln Loop Pt. 2 (4/5)
- Limekiln Loop Pt. 4 - The Gruener's Wedding Trail (4/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Devil's Chute ice cave Sight
- Ice cave Sight
- Crystal Lake Campground Camping
- Crystal Lake Cabin
- Lime Cave Peak (6,999 ft) Summit
- Jump Off Peak (7,516 ft) Summit
- Lost Peak (8,183 ft) Summit
- Old Baldy (8,673 ft) Summit
- Claggett Hill - 2648ft Summit
- Lewis and Clark Hut Cabin
- Bluff Mountain (8,238 ft)
- Mount High (8,235 ft)
- Daisy Peak (7,759 ft)
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