more stats
3,208 ft
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:11:44
Avg time
218 ft
Altitude change
4,591 ft
Altitude min
4,843 ft
Altitude max
4,625 ft
Altitude start
4,843 ft
Altitude end
6.78%
Grade
-24.425%
Grade max
32.596%
Grade min
2,755 ft
Distance climb
312 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:11:44
Avg time

Broken Shifter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elk Basin
    Belfry, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #326735 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #318475 in Trail Running
    • #328655 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Do not ride when wet
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

This is a great trail to ride up to connect back into the 50/50 zone. The beginning may be tough to find. It is often washed out or muddy in the ravine, but you can see the single track on the ridge directly across from the road. Don't be afraid to bushwhack across the wash.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Apr 7, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Broken Shifter located?
      Broken Shifter is located in Elk Basin, Belfry, Montana, United States. It is part of the Elk Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.04421, -108.88322.
      ▼ How hard is Broken Shifter?
      Broken Shifter is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 6.78%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broken Shifter?
      Broken Shifter has 253 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,591 ft to 4,843 ft.
      ▼ Is Broken Shifter a point to point trail?
      Broken Shifter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Broken Shifter?
      Broken Shifter is 3,208 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broken Shifter?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Broken Shifter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Broken Shifter?
      Broken Shifter is best visited during: Do not ride when wet.
      ▼ How do I access Broken Shifter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broken Shifter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broken Shifter?
      The estimated time to ride Broken Shifter is approximately 12 minutes. The trail is 3,208 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Broken Shifter?
      Broken Shifter is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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