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2.1 miles
Distance
239 ft
Climb
-181 ft
Descent
3,020 ft
High Point
59 ft
Altitude change
2,915 ft
Altitude min
2,961 ft
Altitude start
3,022 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
4,350 ft
Distance climb
3,425 ft
Distance down
3,219 ft
Distance flat

Dry Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Shore Trail System
    Great Falls, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #177959 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #322945 in Trail Running
    • #21483 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year, when it's dry.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Most of this trail is pretty smooth and easy, but there is some challenging rocky areas, and some exposure when it gets close to the river (everything is easy to walk around). There's some climbs along the way but nothing too bad, until the last one before the trail junction, that one is pretty steep, and long enough to really get the heart pumping. Heading back east towards the trailhead has some stretches of fun flow, especially the last bit right before the end.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Falls

        ▼ Where is Dry Falls located?
        Dry Falls is located in North Shore Trail System, Great Falls, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Shore Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.58189, -111.06487.
        ▼ How hard is Dry Falls?
        Dry Falls is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dry Falls?
        Dry Falls has 239 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 181 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,915 ft to 3,020 ft.
        ▼ Is Dry Falls a point to point trail?
        Dry Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dry Falls?
        Dry Falls is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dry Falls?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dry Falls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dry Falls?
        Dry Falls is best visited during: All year, when it's dry..
        ▼ How do I access Dry Falls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dry Falls are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Dry Falls?
        Dry Falls is a very popular trail. There have been 91 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 166 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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