more stats
3,108 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-344 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
-313 ft
Altitude change
4,524 ft
Altitude min
4,843 ft
Altitude max
4,843 ft
Altitude start
4,530 ft
Altitude end
-10.07%
Grade
-32.727%
Grade max
15.958%
Grade min
628 ft
Distance climb
2,439 ft
Distance down
41 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time

1st Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elk Basin
    Belfry, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #220513 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #307122 in Trail Running
    • #317821 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Do not ride when wet
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

AKA Zippity Do What - A very fun downhill with steep naturally banked sections similar to Fruita, CO. The only bummer, it's too short. You want it to last forever. Also, for riders comfortable on a little bit steeper terrain it may feel more like a blue than a black diamond.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 1st Drop located?
      1st Drop is located in Elk Basin, Belfry, Montana, United States. It is part of the Elk Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.03702, -108.88431.
      ▼ How hard is 1st Drop?
      1st Drop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.07%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 1st Drop?
      1st Drop has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 344 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,524 ft to 4,843 ft.
      ▼ Is 1st Drop a point to point trail?
      1st Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 1st Drop?
      1st Drop is 3,108 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 1st Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 1st Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 1st Drop?
      1st Drop is best visited during: Do not ride when wet.
      ▼ How do I access 1st Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 1st Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 1st Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride 1st Drop. The trail is 3,108 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 1st Drop?
      1st Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 21 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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