more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
-871 ft
Descent
00:22:03
Avg time
-871 ft
Altitude change
5,579 ft
Altitude min
6,451 ft
Altitude max
6,451 ft
Altitude start
5,581 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-48.8%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:22:03
Avg time

Beyond Blue Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 90 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #310037 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #223261 in E-Biking
    • #389103 in Trail Running
    • #313457 in Hiking
    • #3972 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,641 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #721 in E-Biking
    • #4,146 in Trail Running
    • #3,718 in Hiking
    • #73 in Dirtbiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Lolo National Forest

Steep rocky trail drops quickly from the summit of Blue Mountain to Woodman Saddle. The trail is open to motorcycles.

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Jul 9, 2024 @ 2:06pm
Jul 9, 2024
May 7, 2020 @ 7:27pm
May 7, 2020
 Still snow covered under tree cover, a couple more weeks and will be clear
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beyond Blue located?
      Beyond Blue is located in Blue Mountain, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81564, -114.18687.
      ▼ How hard is Beyond Blue?
      Beyond Blue is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beyond Blue?
      The trail has 871 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,579 ft to 6,451 ft.
      ▼ Is Beyond Blue a point to point trail?
      Beyond Blue is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beyond Blue?
      Beyond Blue is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beyond Blue?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beyond Blue. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Beyond Blue?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Beyond Blue are:
      • July (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Beyond Blue? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beyond Blue are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beyond Blue?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Beyond Blue. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beyond Blue?
      Beyond Blue is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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