more stats
3.3 miles
Distance
952 ft
Climb
-874 ft
Descent
00:35:14
Avg time
80 ft
Altitude change
4,125 ft
Altitude min
4,542 ft
Altitude max
4,167 ft
Altitude start
4,247 ft
Altitude end
0.457%
Grade
-33.286%
Grade max
36.706%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
701 ft
Distance flat
00:35:14
Avg time

Bad lands Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elk Basin
    Belfry, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #147425 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8328 in E-Biking
    • #325459 in Trail Running
    • #313249 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,285 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #14 in E-Biking
    • #3,665 in Trail Running
    • #3,717 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Roller Coaster

Good single track, some challenging short climbs. Both directions but north to south is best. Nice loop from the north parking area to the south parking area and back on Silvertip road. Bad lands lots of bentonite, not recommended if wet.

Access Info

Silvertip road 6.6 miles to north parking area

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Rock gardensRollers
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  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 10, 2025 @ 9:47am
May 10, 2025
Apr 13, 2020 @ 4:21pm
Apr 13, 2020
 Some wet and/or snowy spots, nearly rideable
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on May 10, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bad lands located?
      Bad lands is located in Elk Basin, Belfry, Montana, United States. It is part of the Elk Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.06433, -108.95658.
      ▼ How hard is Bad lands?
      Bad lands is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.457%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bad lands?
      Bad lands has 952 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 874 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,125 ft to 4,542 ft.
      ▼ Is Bad lands a point to point trail?
      Bad lands is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bad lands?
      Bad lands is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bad lands?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bad lands. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bad lands? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bad lands are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bad lands?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 48 minutes to ride Bad lands. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bad lands?
      Bad lands is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 25 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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