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540 ft
Distance
-6 ft
Descent
00:00:18
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
3,189 ft
Altitude min
3,197 ft
Altitude max
3,197 ft
Altitude start
3,189 ft
Altitude end
-1.37%
Grade
-2.645%
Grade max
-0.455%
Grade min
475 ft
Distance down
65 ft
Distance flat
00:00:18
Avg time

Elk 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Valley State Trust
    Kalispell, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #196078 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60909 in Trail Running
    • #71917 in Hiking
    • #18672 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,782 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #680 in Trail Running
    • #911 in Hiking
    • #366 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 3 is a 540 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 0 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 143 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elk 3 located?
      Elk 3 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 48.32934, -114.32702.
      ▼ How hard is Elk 3?
      Elk 3 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.37%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elk 3?
      The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,189 ft to 3,197 ft.
      ▼ Is Elk 3 a point to point trail?
      Elk 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elk 3?
      Elk 3 is 540 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elk 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elk 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elk 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elk 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elk 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Elk 3. The trail is 540 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elk 3?
      Elk 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 634 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 909 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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