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5.9 miles
Distance
645 ft
Climb
-2,742 ft
Descent
01:09:21
Avg time
-2,097 ft
Altitude change
3,946 ft
Altitude min
6,147 ft
Altitude max
6,057 ft
Altitude start
3,960 ft
Altitude end
-6.753%
Grade
-28.426%
Grade max
18.691%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
01:09:21
Avg time
Buttercup Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSleeping Child
Hamilton, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonLate April to October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land Owner
When the trail leaves the road when heading east to west, there is a half mile of climbing with a least two, maybe three lung busting, but rideable pitches. From the top it is mostly flowy downhill with several short, steep climbs tossed in to make sure you earn a least some of the descent.
At the bottom, there are a series of sketchy switchbacks on a steep exposed hillside. Treat them with respect.
Access Info
Head up Sleeping Child Rd south of Hamilton and stop at Red Barn Bicycles if you need some emergency work done. Ride, drive, and with combination of both drive up Black Tail Point Rd. Try and find where the single track leaves the road. There is no sign.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 16 rides
- Last: Oct 21, 2026
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DennBurg
Early July 17. Trail did not appear to have been ridden much, grown partly over. Needs more use or maintenance.
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