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4.5 miles
Distance
1,269 ft
Climb
-1,131 ft
Descent
01:14:11
Avg time
138 ft
Altitude change
6,587 ft
Altitude min
7,649 ft
Altitude max
6,590 ft
Altitude start
6,729 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-37%
Grade max
45.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,421 ft
Distance flat
01:14:11
Avg time

Big Major Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Hay Canyon and State Creek
    Whitehall, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #7091
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #327546 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #310305 in Trail Running
    • #320621 in Hiking
    • #3670 in Dirtbiking
    • #1222 in ATVing/Offroading
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3

This doubletrack trail crosses over the ridge between Whitetail Basin and the Little Boulder River Valley. At it's crest you will will find the remnants of the Big Major Mine, of which a couple of cabins are still in relatively good condition. The trail is burly, and the steep gradients, rocks and stream crossings can be formidable obstacles no matter what your mode of transport.

If you are on a mountain bike, it will be easier going if travelling North from Whitetail as there will be less bike pushing heading up the hill in this direction. The other side heading down Major Gulch is overall much steeper.

Access Info

Access from the South via State Mine Rd and from the North via Little Boulder Rd. Both Roads are suitable for high clearance vehicles.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 7, 2021 @ 8:54pm
Jun 7, 2021
 Mostly dry, but has mud, water and bog in various places. There are 3 good sized trees across the trail on the south side. ATV's are able to drive...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Major

        ▼ Where is Big Major located?
        Big Major is located in Hay Canyon and State Creek, Whitehall, Montana, United States. It is part of the Hay Canyon and State Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.14377, -112.25894.
        ▼ How hard is Big Major?
        Big Major is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Major?
        Big Major has 1,269 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,587 ft to 7,649 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Major a point to point trail?
        Big Major is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Big Major?
        Big Major is 4.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Major?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Major. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Major?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Major are:
        • June (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Big Major? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Major are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Major?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 14 minutes to ride Big Major. The trail is 4.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Big Major?
        Big Major is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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