more stats
2.3 miles
Distance
207 ft
Climb
-438 ft
Descent
00:12:25
Avg time
-231 ft
Altitude change
6,611 ft
Altitude min
6,963 ft
Altitude max
6,842 ft
Altitude start
6,611 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
4,403 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:12:25
Avg time

Cable Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Echo Lake
    Phillipsburg, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #172744 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #311079 in Trail Running
    • #301528 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,612 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,526 in Trail Running
    • #3,589 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018

Starts at Discovery Ski's parking lot and will take you down to the Snowmobile Parking Lot at Cable Campground. A moderate climb with a fun flow downhill

Access Info

Depending on the time of year, you may have to ride in to Discovery by going over the closed gate or from another trail.

Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
All
  • 30 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Cable Run Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2026 @ 11:22am (America/Boise)
Jul 4, 2026
 Several fallen trees across the trail. Didn't bring my chainsaw to clear them.
Jul 28, 2025 @ 9:56am
Jul 28, 2025
 A couple trees fell across trail, but easy to lift bikes over.
May 23, 2020 @ 2:40pm
May 23, 2020
 Several downed trees and numerous soft snow drifts ranging up to 18” deep. Rideable, but necessarily fun just yet. Should be nice in a couple weeks.
Sep 20, 2018 @ 5:50pm
Sep 20, 2018
 reporter All Cleaned up!
Aug 28, 2018 @ 6:27pm
Aug 28, 2018
 reporter Couple trees down along the way, but otherwise in great shape.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cable Run located?
      Cable Run is located in Echo Lake, Phillipsburg, Montana, United States. It is part of the Echo Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.24858, -113.23971.
      ▼ How hard is Cable Run?
      Cable Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cable Run?
      Cable Run has 207 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 438 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,611 ft to 6,963 ft.
      ▼ Is Cable Run a point to point trail?
      Cable Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Cable Run?
      Cable Run is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cable Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cable Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cable Run?
      Cable Run is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Cable Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cable Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cable Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Cable Run. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cable Run?
      Cable Run is a very popular trail. There have been 185 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 193 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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