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8.2 miles
Distance
638 ft
Climb
-602 ft
Descent
01:07:11
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
5,620 ft
Altitude min
5,963 ft
Altitude max
5,620 ft
Altitude start
5,656 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,468 ft
Distance flat
01:07:11
Avg time

FS 173 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Pipestone
    Whitehall, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

A sandy road typical of the pipestone area. Suitable for High clearance vehicles. There are a couple of ranches down this road, and a spot with some old wooden log cabins.

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Mar 12, 2023 @ 5:38pm
Mar 12, 2023
 Still snow covered, but ATV's have tracked it out and it is rideable.
Jun 10, 2021 @ 5:05pm
Jun 10, 2021
 Road in good condition.
Apr 22, 2017 @ 2:48pm
Apr 22, 2017
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        Frequently Asked Questions About FS 173

        ▼ Where is FS 173 located?
        FS 173 is located in Pipestone, Whitehall, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pipestone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.94576, -112.27524.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for FS 173?
        FS 173 has 638 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 602 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,620 ft to 5,963 ft.
        ▼ Is FS 173 a point to point trail?
        FS 173 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is FS 173?
        FS 173 is 8.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on FS 173?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on FS 173. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access FS 173? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to FS 173 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride FS 173?
        The estimated time to ride FS 173 is approximately 1 hour 7 minutes. The trail is 8.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is FS 173?
        FS 173 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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