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4,446 ft
Distance
392 ft
Climb
00:11:40
Avg time
392 ft
Altitude change
5,860 ft
Altitude min
6,252 ft
Altitude max
5,861 ft
Altitude start
6,253 ft
Altitude end
8.8%
Grade
-0.8%
Grade max
27.5%
Grade min
4,393 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance flat
00:11:40
Avg time

Blacktail Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thompson Park
    Butte, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54651 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28000 in Trail Running
    • #15208 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Blacktail Access is a 4,446 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Butte Montana. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 33 miles avg distance
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  • 210 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Blacktail Access Trail Reports

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Dec 21, 2025 @ 1:36pm (America/Denver)
Dec 21, 2025
 reporter Trees from the recent windstorm have been cut out. A couple of inches of snow cover, fine for running and fatbiking.
May 30, 2025 @ 6:33am
May 30, 2025
Jun 13, 2024 @ 10:07am
Jun 13, 2024
May 24, 2024 @ 2:57am
May 24, 2024
 Melting fast FS trail crew was out.
May 21, 2024 @ 9:14am
May 21, 2024
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on Dec 21, 2025
Snow Packed
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blacktail Access located?
      Blacktail Access is located in Thompson Park, Butte, Montana, United States. It is part of the Thompson Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.91078, -112.44586.
      ▼ How hard is Blacktail Access?
      Blacktail Access is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blacktail Access?
      Blacktail Access has 392 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,860 ft to 6,252 ft.
      ▼ Is Blacktail Access a point to point trail?
      Blacktail Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blacktail Access?
      Blacktail Access is 4,446 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blacktail Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blacktail Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blacktail Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blacktail Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blacktail Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Blacktail Access. The trail is 4,446 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blacktail Access?
      Blacktail Access is a very popular trail. There have been 1,381 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,838 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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