more stats
2.9 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:17:00
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
6,597 ft
Altitude min
6,683 ft
Altitude max
6,683 ft
Altitude start
6,627 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
3,409 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:17:00
Avg time

Down River Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Riverside Ski Trails
    West Yellowstone, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #9133 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #17647 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #374 in Nordic Skiing · Montana [+]
    • #501 in Snowshoeing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Yellowstone National Park

A winter-only loop along the upper terrace of the Madison River, then down to follow the shore of the river, connecting to the Barns Hole Road.

Tags
Faint trailRiver or creek

Trail Supporters

  • NPS
    NPS
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down River Loop located?
      Down River Loop is located in Riverside Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, Montana, United States. It is part of the Riverside Ski Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.66085, -111.0751.
      ▼ How hard is Down River Loop?
      Down River Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down River Loop?
      Down River Loop has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,597 ft to 6,683 ft.
      ▼ Is Down River Loop a point to point trail?
      Down River Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down River Loop?
      Down River Loop is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down River Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down River Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Down River Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down River Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Down River Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ski Down River Loop. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down River Loop?
      Down River Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 66 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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