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2.7 miles
Distance
1,326 ft
Climb
-519 ft
Descent
00:40:25
Avg time
807 ft
Altitude change
6,023 ft
Altitude min
7,166 ft
Altitude max
6,347 ft
Altitude start
7,154 ft
Altitude end
5.66%
Grade
-55.531%
Grade max
58.116%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,421 ft
Distance down
1,264 ft
Distance flat
00:40:25
Avg time

Doris Lakes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Columbia Falls
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112550 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354467 in Trail Running
    • #207385 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #839 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,887 in Trail Running
    • #2,569 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

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AI Generated Description

Doris Lakes is a 3 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Columbia Falls Montana. Highlights include a lake. It has rock slabs. Nearby: shuttle access. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,326 ft black diamond climb. It features rock face. On average it takes 40 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
AlpineLakeRock slabsShuttle access
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Doris Lakes Trail Reports

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Jul 11, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Denver)
Jul 11, 2026
A couple of trees down across trail on the upper section between the lakes and Doris Ridge. We were able to clear a third tree off the trail.
Jul 30, 2025 @ 9:57am
Jul 30, 2025
Perfect and damp.
Jul 5, 2023 @ 2:44am
Jul 5, 2023
4 trees down past the lake. The trail to the lake is the best I’ve seen it in 20 years.
Sep 3, 2022 @ 1:52pm
Sep 3, 2022
All cleared and riding great!
Aug 10, 2021 @ 8:15am
Aug 10, 2021
Riding well
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Status:
on Jul 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:05pm
      Jun 28, 2026

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      1 Review & Comments

      manglermixer manglermixer
      Very pretty trail zone. Lower section below lakes was harder to ride but once past the lake it was more rideable with some hike a bike. Would be a real cool descent from the top tho!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Doris Lakes located?
      Doris Lakes is located in Columbia Falls, Montana, United States. It is part of the Columbia Falls trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.31335, -114.05369.
      ▼ How hard is Doris Lakes?
      Doris Lakes is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.66%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Doris Lakes?
      Doris Lakes has 1,326 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 519 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,023 ft to 7,166 ft.
      ▼ Is Doris Lakes a point to point trail?
      Doris Lakes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Doris Lakes?
      Doris Lakes is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Doris Lakes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Doris Lakes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Doris Lakes?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Doris Lakes are:
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Doris Lakes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Doris Lakes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Doris Lakes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 55 minutes to ride Doris Lakes. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Doris Lakes?
      Doris Lakes is a moderately popular trail. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 66 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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