Grizzly Loop route

Name: Grizzly Loop
Address: Big Sky, MT

near Big Sky, MT

4.5 miles

Distance

878 ft

Climb

-610 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

266 ft

Altitude change

6,135 ft

Altitude min

6,135 ft

Altitude start

6,401 ft

Altitude end

1.1%

Grade

-36.5%

Grade max

33.2%

Grade min

2 miles

Distance climb

2 miles

Distance down

1,726 ft

Distance flat

This is one of the oldest routes in Big Sky. Short but fun. Add Grizzly Loop Extension both ways for more mileage and fewer horses (they mostly stick to Porcupine Creek #34 and the trails south of that).

Detailed Description

Grizzly Loop is a 4 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Big Sky Montana. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 878 ft with a max elevation of 6,822 ft then descends -610 ft.

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Stats

Distance

4 miles
Altitude min

6,135 ft
Altitude start

6,135 ft
Altitude end

6,401 ft
Climb

878 ft
Descent

-610 ft
Grade

1.1%
Grade max

-36.5%
Grade min

33.2%
Distance climb

2 miles
Distance down

2 miles
Distance flat

1,726 ft

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Grizzly Loop

2,822 ft

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Riding area

Southern Gallatin Range
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Blue
Route Type

Loop
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

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