5.8 miles
Distance
740 ft
Climb
-273 ft
Descent
4,163 ft
High Point

Bowman Lake Road Details

  • Activities
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Polebridge
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Winter
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Global Ranking
    #10 in Skiing
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Skiing

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Bowman Lake Road is a 6 mile blue dirt/gravel road family friendly trail located near Polebridge Montana. This backcountry ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Bowman Lake Road backcountry ski trail trail
  • Altitude change
    467 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,567 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,576 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,045 ft
  • Grade
    1.5%
  • Grade max
    -17.9%
  • Grade min
    26.8%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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