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SaveGillette trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials and ATVing/Offroading. Popular destinations include Burnt Hollow and Red Rock Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
11 trails
- Horse
7 trails
- Hike
22 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
7 trails
- Observed Trials
7 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 22
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 11
- Trails Horse
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 22
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 7
- Trails Observed Trials
- 7
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Total Distance
- 23 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,735 ft
- Total Vertical
- 798 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,695 ft
- Reports
- 16
- Photos
- 17
- Completed Counter
- 126
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Burnt Hollow
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Red Rock Trails
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Popular Gillette Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,146 ft • 84 ft • 18 •
The more technical trail...so far. Good view from ridge.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 95 ft • 18 •
Starts with fast descent then climbs up to the rock garden area.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 75 ft • 12 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 75 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 525 ft • 5 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 525 ft green climb.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 354 ft • 4 •
A nice little trail that fades out in a picturesque drainage.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,850 ft • 43 ft • 3 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 7 ft • 3 •
A pass that gets you from the south parking area to the north parking area. Some sections have lots of bovine potholes making things challenging and miserable. Spectacular views.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,451 ft • 150 ft • 3 •
Abandoned by oil companies, adopted by cattle. Lumpy misery is the price of getting to the pass.
Photos of Gillette Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Antelope Loop Extention | Aug 18, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 18, 2026 | Very Dry | mizzandan | ||
| Bison Loop | Aug 18, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 18, 2026 | Very Dry | mizzandan | ||
| Jackalope Loop | Aug 18, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 18, 2026 | Dry | mizzandan | ||
| Red Rock Trail | Aug 18, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 18, 2026 | Very Dry | mizzandan | ||
| Antelope Loop Trail | Aug 18, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 18, 2026 | Very Dry | mizzandan | ||
| Burnt Hollow North | Jan 3, 2026 @ 3:21pm (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Jan 3, 2026 | Variable | natertott |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mizzandan | add | report | activity #101800550 and 4 more | Aug 18, 2026 @ 3:36pm Aug 18, 2026 |
| KayladvFYyh | wishlist | region | activity #99768972 | Jul 22, 2026 @ 12:32pm Jul 22, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | add | trail | activity #94029284 and 2 more | May 4, 2026 @ 9:11am May 4, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | add | poi | activity #94028629 | May 4, 2026 @ 9:01am May 4, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | add | photo | activity #94026243 | May 4, 2026 @ 8:20am May 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Definitely a cross country setup to simply get... | Sep 30, 2019 @ 3:01pm Sep 30, 2019 | ||
| trail | Wonderful to have an MTB trail right in... | Jul 31, 2019 @ 5:03am Jul 31, 2019 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge1 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k2 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge1 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Razor City BMX | skill park | Gillette |
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 | 22 | 23 miles | 2,736 ft | 9 miles | 797 ft | #6,057 | #2,019 | 17 | 16 | 529 | ||
| E-Bike | 8 | 8 miles | 981 ft | 4 miles | 594 ft | #7,183 | #2,157 | 10 | 5 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 12 miles | 1,227 ft | 5 miles | 633 ft | #6,088 | #1,948 | 2 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 8 miles | 551 ft | 3 miles | 633 ft | #4,311 | #1,054 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 11 | 14 miles | 1,578 ft | 5 miles | 768 ft | #2,296 | #481 | 9 | ||||
| Horse | 7 | 7 miles | 945 ft | 3 miles | 732 ft | #2,605 | #1,352 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 22 | 23 miles | 2,736 ft | 9 miles | 797 ft | #7,717 | #2,707 | 16 | 82 | |||
| Trail Running | 22 | 23 miles | 2,736 ft | 9 miles | 797 ft | #7,160 | #2,356 | 16 | 19 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 7 | 8 miles | 1,063 ft | 4 miles | 630 ft | #1,174 | #478 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 7 | 8 miles | 1,063 ft | 4 miles | 630 ft | #249 | #62 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 8 miles | 1,063 ft | 4 miles | 630 ft | #888 | #411 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Gillette?
Gillette has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gillette?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gillette are:
- Burnt Hollow North (4.1/5)
- 1302 Jeep Trail (4.1/5)
- Red Rock Trail (4.1/5)
- 1302 (4/5)
- North Ridge (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gillette?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Gillette are:
- August (41 activities)
- July (23 activities)
- January (12 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gillette?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Gillette. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Gillette?
The longest trail in Gillette is South Access Road at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gillette?
The best hiking trails in Gillette are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Gillette?
The best trail running trails in Gillette are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Gillette?
The best dirtbiking trails in Gillette are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Gillette?
Gillette has a total of 22 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gillette to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gillette?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gillette is 1302 Jeep Trail with 670 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gillette?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gillette is Weston Hills Grind with 515 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gillette?
Gillette supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gillette?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gillette is Oil Field Road Ascent with an average grade of 4.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Gillette?
Out of 14 trails:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Closed: 8
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Can I ride an ebike in Gillette?
Yes, Gillette supports e-bike riding. There are 8 trails in Gillette that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Gillette?
The highest summit in Gillette is North Butte at 6,043 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gillette?
The most popular Strava segments in Gillette are:
- Speedway to rocks (89 athletes)
- Rocks to speedway (83 athletes)
- Rocky climb (50 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Gillette?
There are currently 8 closed trails in Gillette. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Closed: 8
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Gillette?
Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Gillette. View all adaptive trails in Gillette for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gillette?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gillette are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gillette?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gillette are:
- Red Rock Trail (4.5/5)
- Antelope Loop Trail (0/5)
- Antelope Loop Extention (0/5)
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