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2.3 miles
Distance
428 ft
Climb
-419 ft
Descent
00:19:22
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
6,262 ft
Altitude min
6,617 ft
Altitude max
6,262 ft
Altitude start
6,270 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
28%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,010 ft
Distance flat
00:19:22
Avg time

Blacktail Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thompson Park
    Butte, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #145307 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35366 in Trail Running
    • #4047 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Summer and Winter!
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Moderately difficult climb up an old 2track jeep road (Blacktail Access) leads to a nice, smooth single track loop that can be ridden either direction and connects to the Archery Range descent and to Blacktail Ridge Trail that links to the Beaver Ponds trail and the CDT between Pipestone Pass and Homestake Pass. Excellent riding for fat bikes thanks to all the snowshoers who keep the trail packed most of the winter.

Access Info

Take I-90 exit 288 and go south on Continental for 2-3 miles before turning Left after the Blacktail Trailhead sign on Meadow View Dr. Stay straight/left on Trail Ck Rd and then turn right onto Majestic Dr and park at the end of Majestic at the trailhead.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Blacktail Loop 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.
Jun 22, 2025 @ 8:42am
Jun 22, 2025
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May 21, 2024 @ 9:13am
May 21, 2024
 reporter People have been riding this a lot so far this season, and any downed trees are usually removed reasonably quickly by the regulars.
May 15, 2023 @ 8:38am
May 15, 2023
 reporter Good to go!
May 5, 2023 @ 12:05pm
May 5, 2023
 Some snowy areas on the loop still. 3 sets of fallen trees on east side of loop.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blacktail Loop located?
      Blacktail Loop is located in Thompson Park, Butte, Montana, United States. It is part of the Thompson Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.9016, -112.44112.
      ▼ How hard is Blacktail Loop?
      Blacktail Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blacktail Loop?
      Blacktail Loop has 428 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 419 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,262 ft to 6,617 ft.
      ▼ Is Blacktail Loop a point to point trail?
      Blacktail Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blacktail Loop?
      Blacktail Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blacktail Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blacktail Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blacktail Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blacktail Loop are:
      • June (8 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blacktail Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blacktail Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blacktail Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Blacktail Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blacktail Loop?
      Blacktail Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 598 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 814 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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