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4.2 miles
Distance
922 ft
Climb
-245 ft
Descent
00:50:37
Avg time
677 ft
Altitude change
7,084 ft
Altitude min
7,787 ft
Altitude max
7,084 ft
Altitude start
7,762 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,920 ft
Distance flat
00:50:37
Avg time

CDT - Two Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Two Top Mountain
    West Yellowstone, Montana
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88990 in Trail Running
    • #68283 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Beautiful high alpine single track. Climbs steadily for the first 1-2 miles then flows up and down from there. Trail eventually connects to the dirt road that take you to the Two-Top summit. Generally ridden as an out and back, starting on the north end (just off the highway). There are two short off-shoots to look outs. Neither offshoot is very long but the climbs are punchy and measurably harder than the main trail, but the lookouts are pretty great. As an out and back you could turn around at any point but logical destinations would be either of the look-out points, the connection to the two-top double track or pedal all the way to two-top.

Access Info

There is a dirt road turn of on the south sign of Highway 20 pretty much right at the "welcome to MT/ID" signs.

Trail Supporters
  • CDNST
    CDNST
    Sponsor

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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CDT - Two Top Trail Reports

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Jun 23, 2025 @ 8:06pm
Jun 23, 2025
Rode this trail yesterday evening. Did it as an out and back from the Targhee Pass Teailhead. Didn't have time to ride the full distance due to...
May 24, 2025 @ 9:25am
May 24, 2025
Snow pack two miles up from road
Mar 22, 2025 @ 11:45am
Mar 22, 2025
Jul 2, 2024 @ 7:09am
Jul 2, 2024
SWMMBA Volunteers cleared trail June 29th trail is riding good and tree free.
Nov 20, 2023 @ 7:31am
Nov 20, 2023
Trail is currently closed due to bear activity until Aug. 25th
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on Jun 23, 2025
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Avg: 4 (8 votes)
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      Directions to cdt-two-top trailhead (44.673940, -111.273730)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      SpringBastowpUW
      Closed July 22 - August 25,2023 due to bears in the area.
      dawnski99
      Pretty awesome trail but definitely a challenging up. Trail has mud spots and puddles with snow half way up. Generous mosquitoes and a fun downhill to gift our hard work!
      4davjul
      This was a fun ride. Generous up hill with nice views of meadows after 1 Mike up. Hard climbs to end. Fun downhill ride. Watch roots and sharp turns on last 1 Mile down.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is CDT - Two Top located?
      CDT - Two Top is located in Two Top Mountain, West Yellowstone, Montana, United States. It is part of the Two Top Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.67394, -111.27373.
      How hard is CDT - Two Top?
      CDT - Two Top is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for CDT - Two Top?
      CDT - Two Top has 922 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 245 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,084 ft to 7,787 ft.
      Is CDT - Two Top a point to point trail?
      CDT - Two Top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is CDT - Two Top?
      CDT - Two Top is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on CDT - Two Top?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on CDT - Two Top. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride CDT - Two Top?
      CDT - Two Top is best visited during: May-Oct.
      How do I access CDT - Two Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CDT - Two Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride CDT - Two Top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 57 minutes to ride CDT - Two Top. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is CDT - Two Top?
      CDT - Two Top is a very popular trail. There have been 240 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 299 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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