more stats
4.1 miles
Distance
475 ft
Climb
-1,804 ft
Descent
00:45:13
Avg time
-1,329 ft
Altitude change
5,816 ft
Altitude min
7,507 ft
Altitude max
7,145 ft
Altitude start
5,817 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-39.7%
Grade max
31.8%
Grade min
5,036 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:45:13
Avg time

Brownback Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Tobacco Roots
    Pony, Montana
  • Ref Number
    FS#7156
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #68367 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138569 in E-Biking
    • #308968 in Trail Running
    • #299319 in Hiking
    • #14223 in Dirtbiking
    • #20364 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #429 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #262 in E-Biking
    • #3,518 in Trail Running
    • #3,580 in Hiking
    • #460 in Dirtbiking
    • #945 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Beaverhead Dearlodge National Forest

Moderately graded trail that provides good riding earlier and later in the season than the other trails up the South Boulder. Intermittently rocky and loose (like other motorized trails in the area). Ride as an out and back or loop/shuttle using FS Rd #5104.

Tags
Shuttle access

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 5 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Brownback Gulch Trail Reports

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May 16, 2020 @ 9:40pm
May 16, 2020
 Excellent condition. Some snow at the top, easy to avoid some by using the alternate.
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Status:
on May 16, 2020
Variable
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brownback Gulch located?
      Brownback Gulch is located in Tobacco Roots, Pony, Montana, United States. It is part of the Tobacco Roots trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.7402, -112.03939.
      ▼ How hard is Brownback Gulch?
      Brownback Gulch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brownback Gulch?
      Brownback Gulch has 475 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,804 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,816 ft to 7,507 ft.
      ▼ Is Brownback Gulch a point to point trail?
      Brownback Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brownback Gulch?
      Brownback Gulch is 4.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brownback Gulch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brownback Gulch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brownback Gulch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brownback Gulch are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      • November (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Brownback Gulch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brownback Gulch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brownback Gulch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to ride Brownback Gulch. The trail is 4.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brownback Gulch?
      Brownback Gulch is a very popular trail. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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