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3.7 miles
Distance
589 ft
Climb
-1,457 ft
Descent
00:35:52
Avg time
-866 ft
Altitude change
4,365 ft
Altitude min
5,241 ft
Altitude max
5,240 ft
Altitude start
4,373 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-65.3%
Grade max
67.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,007 ft
Distance flat
00:35:52
Avg time

Eastside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lewis and Clark Caverns
    Whitehall, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60794 in Trail Running
    • #79718 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #255 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #678 in Trail Running
    • #1,057 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MT State Parks

This is a multi use single track with numerous rocky technical sections that make for a fun descent or a challenging ascent. The trail is very narrow in places making it impossible to pass other hikers and bikers without fully dismounting and dragging your bike off the trail, which also adds to the trails difficulty. The grade is quite steep, gaining almost 1000 ft in 3 miles. Views are spectacular.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Eastside Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2026 @ 7:21am (America/Denver)
Apr 25, 2026
 Trail was a little soft in a few sections, but clear of snow and overall very nice for hiking and biking.
Feb 24, 2026 @ 7:21am (America/Denver)
Feb 24, 2026
 Muddy by the underpass, otherwise dry
Feb 13, 2026 @ 7:13pm (America/Denver)
Feb 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026 @ 7:07pm (America/Denver)
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 3, 2026 @ 2:31pm (America/Denver)
Jan 3, 2026
 One tree down, couple muddy spots, mostly tacky
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on Apr 25, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.81 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Eastside located?
      Eastside is located in Lewis and Clark Caverns, Whitehall, Montana, United States. It is part of the Lewis and Clark Caverns trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.83941, -111.86527.
      ▼ How hard is Eastside?
      Eastside is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Eastside?
      Eastside has 589 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,457 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,365 ft to 5,241 ft.
      ▼ How long is Eastside?
      Eastside is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Eastside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Eastside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Eastside?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Eastside are:
      • May (28 activities)
      • April (13 activities)
      • November (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Eastside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Eastside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Eastside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Eastside. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Eastside?
      Eastside is a very popular trail. There have been 880 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 892 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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