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2,310 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
00:02:49
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
3,227 ft
Altitude min
3,270 ft
Altitude max
3,227 ft
Altitude start
3,271 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
7.3%
Grade min
1,178 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance down
1,014 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
Avg time

Birch Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Harrell Forest Community Trails
    Bigfork, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #36719 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54626 in Trail Running
    • #72862 in Hiking
    • #40142 in Snowshoeing
    • #48020 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #22750 in Adaptive Biking
    • #47388 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #216 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #595 in Trail Running
    • #928 in Hiking
    • #1,169 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,557 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #331 in Adaptive Biking
    • #630 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer, fall, winter, spring
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Flathead Land Trust

Birch Loop is a .4 mile green singletrack trail that branches off of the Swan Hill trail and rejoins it. It's a multi-use, family friendly trail that can be used in both directions and has a easy overall physical rating and a green climbing rating.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendly

Trail Supporters

  • The Trust For Public Land
    Sponsor
  • Montana Land Reliance
    Sponsor
  • Flathead Land Trust
    Sponsor

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 92 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Nov 5, 2023
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Birch Loop located?
      Birch Loop is located in Harrell Forest Community Trails, Bigfork, Montana, United States. It is part of the Harrell Forest Community Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.07191, -114.06085.
      ▼ How hard is Birch Loop?
      Birch Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Birch Loop?
      Birch Loop has 41 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,227 ft to 3,270 ft.
      ▼ Is Birch Loop a point to point trail?
      Birch Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Birch Loop?
      Birch Loop is 2,310 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Birch Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Birch Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Birch Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Birch Loop are:
      • July (21 activities)
      • September (15 activities)
      • August (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Birch Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Birch Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Birch Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Birch Loop. The trail is 2,310 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Birch Loop?
      Birch Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 340 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 431 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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