2.6 miles
Distance
372 ft
Climb
-485 ft
Descent
00:34:56
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Blacktail Ridge Trail

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Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thompson Park
    Butte, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Summer/Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #52836 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36379 in Trail Running
    • #68693 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking

A fun, rolling singletrack connecter between the CDT, Beaver Ponds Trail, and the Blacktail Loop Trail features beautiful smooth single track with occasional views of the Highlands Mountain Range breaking though the trees. Seldom used, you will find solitude and great packed sand with a few small granite features to challenge the beginner and intermediate rider.

Access Info

Access this trail from the Beaver Ponds Trailhead, Blacktail Loop Trail, or the CDT between Pipestone and Homestake.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Blacktail Ridge Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -114 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,559 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,890 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,729 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,614 ft
  • Grade
    -0.8%
  • Grade max
    -32.6%
  • Grade min
    22.2%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    1,335 ft
  • Avg time
    00:34:56
  • Avg reverse time
    00:32:32
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on Jun 13, 2024
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      Blacktail Ridge... Trail Reports

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      Jun 13, 2024 @ 10:07am
      Jun 13, 2024
      May 21, 2024 @ 9:15am
      May 21, 2024
      I haven't ridden this trail this year, but I have seen it ridden by friends on Strava at least a few times this year. I would expect there to be...
      Jul 16, 2023 @ 4:01pm
      Jul 16, 2023
      reporter There is 1 tree down near the southern end. Can be ridden over, but it's kinda tricky to stay on the trail. Could be removed with a handsaw, but...
      May 25, 2023 @ 9:35pm
      May 25, 2023
      Cleared remaining trees 1/2 dozen or so, as of May 22nd trail is clear.
      May 14, 2023 @ 6:02pm
      May 14, 2023
      reporter Some snow, Cleared 29 trees, still a few left that are chainsaw worthy.
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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 12 rides
      • 32 miles avg distance
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      • 119 rides
      • Last: Nov 11, 2024

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