more stats
15.3 miles
Distance
2,286 ft
Climb
-1,320 ft
Descent
01:53:33
Avg time
966 ft
Altitude change
4,508 ft
Altitude min
6,715 ft
Altitude max
4,508 ft
Altitude start
5,476 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2,421 ft
Distance flat
01:53:33
Avg time

FS 273 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sleeping Child
    Hamilton, Montana
  • AKA
    Blacktail Point Road
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Access to the south side of the Sleeping Child Drainage

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  • 3 rides
  • Last: Jul 16, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions About FS 273

      ▼ Where is FS 273 located?
      FS 273 is located in Sleeping Child, Hamilton, Montana, United States. It is part of the Sleeping Child trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.11171, -114.01073.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FS 273?
      FS 273 has 2,286 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,320 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,508 ft to 6,715 ft.
      ▼ Is FS 273 a point to point trail?
      FS 273 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is FS 273?
      FS 273 is 15.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FS 273?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FS 273. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access FS 273? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FS 273 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FS 273?
      The estimated time to ride FS 273 is approximately 1 hour 54 minutes. The trail is 15.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is FS 273?
      FS 273 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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