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3.7 miles
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-2,840 ft
Descent
00:38:55
Avg time
-2,819 ft
Altitude change
4,682 ft
Altitude min
7,519 ft
Altitude max
7,516 ft
Altitude start
4,698 ft
Altitude end
-14.3%
Grade
-50.7%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
614 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:38:55
Avg time

Black Bear Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sleeping Child
    Hamilton, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #154
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30616 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #316088 in Trail Running
    • #326310 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Some people hate riding gravel roads to get to the top and wold rather push their bikes uphill. You can certainly do that here. There isn't much riding going uphill, but there is some. Almost always done downhill. This trail is rarely ridden, but is a fun downhill for the those who like adventure trails. There is no bridge for crossing Skalkaho Creek at the bottom so you will get wet. Finding the trail from the bottom can be a challenge. There is no sign. and barely a trail leaving the road. Have fun.

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  • Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Black Bear Point Trail Reports

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Jun 21, 2026 @ 4:19pm (America/Denver)
Jun 21, 2026
Cleared
Jul 24, 2025 @ 6:54pm
Jul 24, 2025
Clear of trees
Jul 19, 2024 @ 3:03pm
Jul 19, 2024
Cleared by contractor on July 3rd.
Jun 23, 2022 @ 10:42am
Jun 23, 2022
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Cleared. high water on the creek crossing
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on Jun 21, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Bear Point located?
      Black Bear Point is located in Sleeping Child, Hamilton, Montana, United States. It is part of the Sleeping Child trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.1402, -113.91632.
      ▼ How hard is Black Bear Point?
      Black Bear Point is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Bear Point?
      Black Bear Point has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,840 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,682 ft to 7,519 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Bear Point a point to point trail?
      Black Bear Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Bear Point?
      Black Bear Point is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Bear Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Bear Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Black Bear Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Bear Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Bear Point?
      The estimated time to ride Black Bear Point is approximately 39 minutes. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Black Bear Point?
      Black Bear Point is a moderately popular trail. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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