more stats
517 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:00:39
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
3,246 ft
Altitude min
3,250 ft
Altitude max
3,249 ft
Altitude start
3,247 ft
Altitude end
-0.219%
Grade
-2.769%
Grade max
2.563%
Grade min
179 ft
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance down
97 ft
Distance flat
00:00:39
Avg time

Elk 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Valley State Trust
    Kalispell, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #196135 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57751 in Trail Running
    • #73829 in Hiking
    • #18846 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,784 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #631 in Trail Running
    • #942 in Hiking
    • #373 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    DNRC

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AI Generated Description

Elk 1 is a 517 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Kalispell Montana. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elk 1 located?
      Elk 1 is located in Happy Valley State Trust, Kalispell, Montana, United States. It is part of the Happy Valley State Trust trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.33356, -114.32657.
      ▼ How hard is Elk 1?
      Elk 1 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.219%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elk 1?
      Elk 1 has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,246 ft to 3,250 ft.
      ▼ Is Elk 1 a point to point trail?
      Elk 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elk 1?
      Elk 1 is 517 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elk 1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elk 1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elk 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elk 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elk 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Elk 1. The trail is 517 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elk 1?
      Elk 1 is a very popular trail. There have been 617 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 855 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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