more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
-1,367 ft
Descent
00:13:28
Avg time
-1,367 ft
Altitude change
5,751 ft
Altitude min
7,118 ft
Altitude max
7,118 ft
Altitude start
5,751 ft
Altitude end
-17.1%
Grade
-52%
Grade max
-3.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
00:13:28
Avg time

FS 8599 Details

  • Activities
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Pipestone
    Whitehall, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 65 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #373333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #235619 in E-Biking
    • #427313 in Trail Running
    • #72057 in Hiking
    • #2623 in Dirtbiking
    • #884 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #41682 in Horseback
    • #63844 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,012 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #844 in E-Biking
    • #4,376 in Trail Running
    • #912 in Hiking
    • #38 in Dirtbiking
    • #41 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #1,705 in Horseback
    • #946 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Very steep with loose rocks.
Popular with ATV's and 4x4s.
Can be descended on a mountain bike, but you will have a lot of bike pushing if trying to go up.

Tags
Loose
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 20, 2025
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      Directions to fs-8599 trailhead (46.030000, -112.181050)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FS 8599 located?
      FS 8599 is located in Pipestone, Whitehall, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pipestone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.03, -112.18105.
      ▼ How hard is FS 8599?
      FS 8599 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FS 8599?
      The trail has 1,367 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,751 ft to 7,118 ft.
      ▼ Is FS 8599 a point to point trail?
      FS 8599 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is FS 8599?
      FS 8599 is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FS 8599?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FS 8599. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FS 8599?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride FS 8599. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FS 8599?
      FS 8599 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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