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      Montana It's practically in the name mountain biking. Montana is a big state with a small population, and trails galore. There are many communities surrounded by dense trail networks, such as Missoula, Bozeman, Butte, and Helena, and there are small mountain towns with great access to big mountain epics, such as Red Lodge, Whitefish, or Philipsburg. In addition, cities such as Billings and Great Falls are finding the potential in rugged open lands nearby. Finally, there are also lift-served bike parks at Whitefish, Big Sky, and Philipsburg.
      Region Details
      • 930
      • 298
      • 851
      • 1,482
      • 666
      • 89
      • 3

      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      5,618
      Trails Mountain Bike
      4,323
      Trails E-Bike
      1,050
      Trails Horse
      1,991
      Trails Hike
      4,894
      Trails Trail Running
      4,853
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      942
      Trails Observed Trials
      32
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      743
      Trails Snowmobile
      132
      Trails Snowshoe
      1,303
      Trails Downhill Ski
      203
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      558
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1,170
      Total Distance
      13,821 miles
      Total Descent
      2,228,189 ft
      Total Vertical
      11,148 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      11,151 ft
      Reports
      29,938
      Photos
      8,343
      Ridden Counter
      322,882

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video: Remy Metailler & Pro Skier Ride Legacy Bike Park
      Sep 22, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      There's more going on in Montana than Amazon Prime's 'Yellowstone'.
      2023-Helenduro Photo Album
      Aug 17, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      The World's biggest biking photo gallery of photos like, crashes, north shore. 2023-Helenduro
      2023-Enduro-Pescado Photo Album
      Aug 17, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      The World's biggest biking photo gallery of photos like, crashes, north shore. 2023-Enduro-Pescado
      Video: Rowdy Flow in Montana’s Gem: The Legacy Bike Park
      Jun 15, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      A network of first-class trails in the Montana wilderness.

      Popular Trail Networks

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      Big Sky Resort 5 21 12 11
      South Hills 59 79 20 4
      Glacier National Park 2 4 1
      Pipestone 13 55 21 2
      The Rattlesnake 49 27 6
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      Popular Montana Mountain Biking Trails

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      High Ore Connector
      Copper City
      Leverich Canyon
      Northern Gallatin Range
      Lower High Ore
      Copper City
      Green Eagle North
      Copper City
      Fenceline
      The Rattlesnake
      Ewok
      The Rattlesnake
      Kashmir
      Whitefish Mountain Resort
      Mountain to Meadow
      Big Sky Community Trail System
      Green Eagle South
      Copper City
      Otter Pop
      Spencer Mountain
      The Whitefish Trail / Lookout Trail - Spencer Mountain
      Spencer Mountain
      Sound of Music
      The Rattlesnake
      Lookout Trail
      Spencer Mountain
      Mountain to Meadow connection to Town Center
      Big Sky Community Trail System
      Reservoir Trail
      The Whitefish Trail

      Montana Mountain Bike Routes

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      MTBM - Classic Sheep Mountain Loop
      The Rattlesnake
      25 miles
      Mount Helena Ridge to Show-Me-the-Horse
      South Hills
      6 miles
      MacDonald Pass
      Helena
      7 miles
      Beartrap Gulch
      Helena
      13 miles
      North Fork Loop
      Big Sky Resort
      8 miles
      Mile to Sheep
      Lionhead
      27 miles
      TNR Deer Creek Sneak
      Pattee Canyon
      16 miles
      Mount Helena Ridge - Hogsback - Horse
      South Hills
      13 miles
      Eddye McClure Loop
      South Hills
      7 miles
      Freehub Magazine: Snake Charmer to Mountain to Meadow
      Big Sky Resort
      6 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 8 rides
      Yesterday
      • 76 rides
      Past Week
      • 1,561 rides

      Photos of Montana Mountain Bike

      trail: Stuart Peak
      362 |
      Sep 26, 2017 @ 3:58pm
      Sep 26, 2017
      trail: Stuart Peak
      230 |
      Sep 26, 2017 @ 3:57pm
      Sep 26, 2017
      trail: Muskrat Creek
      235 |
      Jul 25, 2017 @ 9:47pm
      Jul 25, 2017
      trail: Muskrat Creek
      218 |
      Jul 25, 2017 @ 9:46pm
      Jul 25, 2017
      216 |
      Jul 24, 2017 @ 7:34pm
      Jul 24, 2017
      215 |
      Jul 2, 2017 @ 5:04pm
      Jul 2, 2017
      277 |
      May 29, 2017 @ 5:23pm
      May 29, 2017
      trail: Hall Lake
      411 |
      Oct 12, 2013 @ 10:28pm
      Oct 12, 2013

      Videos of Montana Mountain Bike

      featured Our Trails Unite Us - Helena, Montana
      1:41 | 347 | Nov 2, 2021 , Helena
      War Pig
      trail: War Pig
      10 | Sep 11, 2023
      Crash on Freebird
      trail: Freebird
      126 | Jul 30, 2023
      Crash on Freebird
      trail: Freebird
      | Jul 29, 2023
      Crash on Freebird
      trail: Freebird
      | Jul 29, 2023
      Maud S Upper
      31 | Jun 29, 2023
      trail: FTBT Trail
      19 | May 28, 2023
      Into the bushes and flat on a berm
      76 | Oct 9, 2022

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

      Activity Feed

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      pfchurchillwishlisttrailMoser Troad (Upper)
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 5:37pm
      18 mins
      joshkwfriddentrailFenceline
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 4:42pm
      1 hours
      FAMBaddreportWhitefish Divide - Ralph Thayer Memorial Trail
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 3:18pm
      3 hours
      FAMBcommentreportWhitefish Divide - Ralph Thayer Memorial Trail
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 1:11pm
      5 hours
      fudgedreddwishlistregionLegacy Bike Park
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 10:54am
      7 hours

      Recent Comments

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      FAMBreportWhitefish Divide - Ralph Thayer Memorial TrailLocation of the tree would be helpful for...
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 1:11pm
      5 hours
      LaraShortalltrailTR05Ran this trail counter-clockwise today….oof!...
      Sep 21, 2023 @ 10:44am
      1 day
      ShilohNfK6EEtrailBearheadTop is rutted so badly it’s essentially...
      Sep 21, 2023 @ 9:22am
      1 day
      ShilohNfK6EEtrailTR05Fun trail ridden clockwise! I do think this...
      Sep 21, 2023 @ 9:21am
      1 day
      kirkastrothtrailMill GulchI rode this September 18th and sawed out 5...
      Sep 20, 2023 @ 4:07pm
      2 days

      Local Badges

      Bike & Skill Parks

      nametypecityrating
      Big Sky Resortbike parkBig Sky
      Whitefish Mountain Resortbike parkWhitefish
      Discovery Bike Parkbike parkPhillipsburg
      Vigilante Bike Parkskill parkHelena
      Pump Trackskill parkBozeman

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4,32310,280 miles1,632,500 ft4,061 miles10,131 ft
      #257,87229,588397243,453
      E-Bike1,0503,426 miles397,854 ft1,240 mile7,421 ft
      #36523,474363,079
      Horse1,9916,987 miles1,021,568 ft2,639 miles8,947 ft
      #111215,66628108
      Hike4,89413,016 miles1,997,218 ft5,037 miles9,885 ft
      #2532729,2428932,084
      Trail Running4,85312,969 miles1,987,612 ft5,016 miles9,793 ft
      #254929,2259426,882
      Dirtbike/Moto9423,600 miles463,084 ft1,380 mile7,028 ft
      #10814,52314441
      Observed Trials32111 miles9,012 ft36 miles4,308 ft
      #111342118
      ATV/ORV/OHV7432,951 miles313,379 ft1,077 mile7,028 ft
      #6914,2097116
      Snowmobile132693 miles59,990 ft230 miles6,604 ft
      #2015,349367
      Snowshoe1,3033,258 miles492,556 ft1,285 mile7,979 ft
      #817,0976537
      Downhill Ski203123 miles108,320 ft106 miles6,677 ft
      30611,456
      Backcountry Ski5582,249 miles339,186 ft857 miles7,608 ft
      #925,99978,027
      Nordic Ski1,1702,155 miles320,253 ft826 miles7,103 ft
      #4416,785815,764
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