more stats
600 ft
Distance
-188 ft
Descent
00:02:22
Avg time
-188 ft
Altitude change
8,735 ft
Altitude min
8,923 ft
Altitude max
8,923 ft
Altitude start
8,734 ft
Altitude end
-31.4%
Grade
-60.4%
Grade max
-10.6%
Grade min
600 ft
Distance down
00:02:22
Avg time

Brown Rice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Big Sky Resort
    Big Sky, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #31590 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #183 in Mountain Biking · Montana
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This trail basically goes straight down and into the trees. You might think it is crazy steep at the top, but it gets worse. The trail gets very little traffic, as it is a bit hard to find where it drops off the service road. Check your speed at the top, or you won't be able to make the technical section through the trees, where it is actually steeper.

This is a full commit trail, where you really can't stop once you start down.

Tags

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
All
  • 7 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
Status:
on Jun 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brown Rice located?
      Brown Rice is located in Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Sky Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.27672, -111.42794.
      ▼ How hard is Brown Rice?
      Brown Rice is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 31.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brown Rice?
      The trail has 188 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,735 ft to 8,923 ft.
      ▼ How long is Brown Rice?
      Brown Rice is 600 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brown Rice?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Brown Rice. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Brown Rice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brown Rice are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brown Rice?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Brown Rice. The trail is 600 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brown Rice?
      Brown Rice is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 70 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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