5.9 miles
Distance
645 ft
Climb
-2,742 ft
Descent
00:52:58
Avg time
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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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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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Global Ranking#79289 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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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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More Stats for Buttercup mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-2,097 ft
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Altitude min3,946 ft
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Altitude max6,147 ft
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Altitude start6,057 ft
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Altitude end3,960 ft
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Grade-6.753%
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Grade max-28.426%
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Grade min18.691%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Avg time00:52:58
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6 Months
- 2 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
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- 11 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2025
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