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22.3 miles
Distance
2,365 ft
Climb
-2,317 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
48 ft
Altitude change
5,532 ft
Altitude min
6,061 ft
Altitude start
6,109 ft
Altitude end
-38.3%
Grade max
36.2%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
13 miles
Distance down
4,826 ft
Distance flat
This day in the mountains starts with some gravel road riding to get to a new trailhead that the FS has placed at the end of the recently rerouted Ontario Creek road. Follow the new trail for a quarter mile and hang a left onto Bison Mountain trail. You will go through the old parking area for Trail 362 and continue upward on old twotrack. This section is steep and has some confusing crossroads - the Trailforks App will help guide you. Once on the CDT, the major climbing is over and and one can just ride and take in the beauty of this special place. Make sure and take a right on Trail 328 for the long downhill through Blackfoot Meadows and back to the car.
Detailed Description
Bison Blackfoot Loop is a 22 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Elliston Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 2,365 ft with a max elevation of 7,573 ft then descends -2,317 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 15, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance22 miles
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Altitude min5,532 ft
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Altitude start6,061 ft
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Altitude end6,109 ft
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Climb2,365 ft
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Descent-2,317 ft
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Grade max-38.3%
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Grade min36.2%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down13 miles
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Distance flat4,826 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| status | trail | date | condition | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:46pm (America/Denver) Aug 15, 2026 | Trees were cut- but grade is very steep. |
- By wyomont
& contributors - #9615 - 1,189 views
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