9.2 miles
Distance
1,996 ft
Climb
-1,978 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
15 ft
Altitude change
6,783 ft
Altitude min
6,851 ft
Altitude start
6,867 ft
Altitude end
-75.5%
Grade max
46.7%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,547 ft
Distance flat

Fun loop that passes an alpine lake, heads up to an epic view, and has a nice parking lot at the center of the loop

Detailed Description
Fairyhouse Loop is a 9 mile moderately popular expert route located near Bozeman Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,996 ft with a max elevation of 8,293 ft then descends -1,978 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jun 24, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Mar 24, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 38 min
  • Altitude min
    6,783 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,851 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,867 ft
  • Climb
    1,996 ft
  • Descent
    -1,978 ft
  • Grade max
    -75.5%
  • Grade min
    46.7%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,547 ft

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Trails in Route

Carroll Creek2 miles
Fairy Lake1,942 ft
Shafthouse4 miles

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  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • eBike Allowed
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  • Bike type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Carroll Creek
    Jun 24, 2026 @ 3:37pm (America/Boise)
    Jun 24, 2026
    		Trees down. Cleared with a handsaw for horses but a chainsaw is needed for proper clearing
    Shafthouse
    May 26, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Denver)
    May 26, 2026
    		Lots of large trees blocking the trail and significant snow drifts on the north side starting about 3/4 of the way to the top. South side facing fairy lake is clear and dry
    Fairy Lake
    Mar 24, 2025 @ 10:27am
    Mar 24, 2025
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