15.5 miles
Distance
1,113 ft
Climb
-1,115 ft
Descent
4,709 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
3,838 ft
Altitude min
3,922 ft
Altitude start
3,921 ft
Altitude end
-33.4%
Grade max
34.6%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Full circumnavigation of Blacktail Mountain. From the Cliff Ranch head out along Chamberlain Creek then behind Blacktail mountain. Then down the Bear Creek drainage and then up and along the Blackfoot River. Very remote. Some hike a bike required along Blackfoot River. Bring GPS, bear spray, bike tools and a friend.

Detailed Description
Bear Creek Loop is a 15 mile less popular intermediate route located near Ovando Montana. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route climbs 1,113 ft with a max elevation of 4,709 ft then descends -1,115 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,838 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,922 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,921 ft
  • Climb
    1,113 ft
  • Descent
    -1,115 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.4%
  • Grade min
    34.6%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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