6.4 miles
Distance
2,956 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
01:49:15
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of First Yellow Mule Trail
USFSLand Manager
First Yellow Mule Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMadison Range
Big Sky, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular in reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune through September
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land OwnerUSFS
Legendary trail accessed from the heart of Big Sky meadow village or Ousel Falls Trailhead. Fairly rugged most of the time due to pocket gophers, Elk, and Horses. Most people will hike a bike several sections on the way up. Screaming fast on the way down with very little climbing. Grizzly bears are proliferous. Epic views up top. If used in conjunction with Second Yellow Mule and Buck Ridge Trail, the loop is 5 Stars in either direction. Second Yellow Mule is an easier climb, but longer. Unrideable when wet.
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Livestock prohibited seasonally between October 15 and July 15
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for First Yellow Mule multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change2,925 ft
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Altitude min6,539 ft
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Altitude max9,463 ft
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Altitude start6,539 ft
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Altitude end9,462 ft
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Grade8.7%
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Grade max-14%
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Grade min57.7%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down807 ft
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Distance flat479 ft
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Avg time01:49:15
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Avg reverse time01:11:36
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6 Months
- 12 rides
- 42 miles avg distance
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- 61 rides
- Last: Aug 19, 2023
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