more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:12:19
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
6,655 ft
Altitude min
6,665 ft
Altitude max
6,665 ft
Altitude start
6,660 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
1,053 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:12:19
Avg time

Frontier Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    West Yellowstone
    , Montana
  • Ref Number
    #630
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #367515 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #321288 in Trail Running
    • #350259 in Hiking
    • #24716 in Horseback
    • #22089 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2,959 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,631 in Trail Running
    • #4,033 in Hiking
    • #1,143 in Horseback
    • #669 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Custer-Gallatin National Forest

A level loop around West Yellowstone through the forest.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Frontier Trail located?
      Frontier Trail is located in West Yellowstone, Montana, United States. It is part of the West Yellowstone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.67423, -111.09722.
      ▼ How hard is Frontier Trail?
      Frontier Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Frontier Trail?
      Frontier Trail has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,655 ft to 6,665 ft.
      ▼ Is Frontier Trail a point to point trail?
      Frontier Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Frontier Trail?
      Frontier Trail is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Frontier Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Frontier Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Frontier Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Frontier Trail are:
      • June (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Frontier Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Frontier Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Frontier Trail?
      The estimated time to ride Frontier Trail is approximately 12 minutes. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Frontier Trail?
      Frontier Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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