more stats
4,905 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:10:29
Avg time
-146 ft
Altitude change
6,668 ft
Altitude min
6,816 ft
Altitude max
6,816 ft
Altitude start
6,670 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
853 ft
Distance climb
3,842 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:10:29
Avg time

Below The Dam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Northern Gallatin Range
    Bozeman, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #62
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 45 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #286007 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152088 in Trail Running
    • #140415 in Hiking
    • #43974 in Horseback
    • #40283 in Snowshoeing
    • #10888 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #10108 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #2,488 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,754 in Trail Running
    • #1,805 in Hiking
    • #1,807 in Horseback
    • #1,177 in Snowshoeing
    • #417 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #400 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Singlatrack that connects the Blackmore Parking/Campground areas to the east side of the reservoir without having to go on the road.

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Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Below The Dam located?
      Below The Dam is located in Northern Gallatin Range, Bozeman, Montana, United States. It is part of the Northern Gallatin Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.49126, -110.97427.
      ▼ How hard is Below The Dam?
      Below The Dam is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Below The Dam?
      Below The Dam has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,668 ft to 6,816 ft.
      ▼ Is Below The Dam a point to point trail?
      Below The Dam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Below The Dam?
      Below The Dam is 4,905 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Below The Dam?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Below The Dam. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Below The Dam?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Below The Dam are:
      • February (3 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      • January (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Below The Dam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Below The Dam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Below The Dam?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Below The Dam. The trail is 4,905 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Below The Dam?
      Below The Dam is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 78 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 80 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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