4.5 miles
Distance
265 ft
Climb
-259 ft
Descent
00:32:34
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5 Mile Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Black Butte
    Sawyer, North Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #74166 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50518 in Trail Running
    • #69177 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing

Fun trail system that is cut into the rolling hill side. There is a water crossing about 2 miles in with no bridge. The trail is a little over grown but is easy to follow. There is no obstacles to worry about.

Access Info

You will see a dedicated parking area with several signs. Look for the bike on the pole. Consider making a small donation as this is a dedicated area to biking and hiking.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for 5 Mile Loop mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    6 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,545 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,700 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,597 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,603 ft
  • Grade
    0.027%
  • Grade max
    -26.504%
  • Grade min
    10.826%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,473 ft
  • Avg time
    00:32:34
  • Avg reverse time
    00:39:51
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on Jun 23, 2024
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      5 Mile Loop Trail Reports

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      Jun 23, 2024 @ 10:29am
      Jun 23, 2024
      		 Closed until grazing completed. Possible reopen fall 2024. Go to Black Butte Adventures Facebook page for updates.
      Oct 15, 2021 @ 1:42pm
      Oct 15, 2021
      		 The trail was a little over grown but rideable. Reminded me of Maah daah hey.
      Apr 25, 2020 @ 10:04am
      Apr 25, 2020
      Aug 10, 2019 @ 11:07am
      Aug 10, 2019
      		 Started raining as I left.
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      • Last: Sep 30, 2023

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