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705 ft
Distance
-176 ft
Descent
00:01:02
Avg time
-176 ft
Altitude change
6,499 ft
Altitude min
6,675 ft
Altitude max
6,675 ft
Altitude start
6,499 ft
Altitude end
-24.9%
Grade
-57.3%
Grade max
-12.8%
Grade min
705 ft
Distance down
00:01:02
Avg time

GNR Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whitefish Mountain Resort
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62485 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Whitefish Mountain Resort

Steep, technical and sure to get even the most advanced riders’ hearts racing. Connects the summit to Kashmir, the Summit Trail or Freebird.

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Bike Park

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 271 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Jul 1, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Denver)
Jul 1, 2026
 Great conditions, no dust.
Aug 8, 2025 @ 10:59am
Aug 8, 2025
Aug 9, 2024 @ 7:36am
Aug 9, 2024
Aug 15, 2023 @ 9:28am
Aug 15, 2023
 Dry and moondusty.
Jul 8, 2023 @ 9:49am
Jul 8, 2023
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on Jul 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.85 (8 votes)
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        Directions to gnr trailhead (48.499740, -114.343960)
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        13:37 | 330 | Sep 22, 2020 , Whitefish
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        0:18 | 177 | Sep 6, 2019 , Whitefish
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        3:34 | 199 | Aug 27, 2018 , Whitefish

        Routes with this trail

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        Montana Enduro Series: 2026 Enduro Pescado
        14 miles • 3,534 ft • 4 • Loop • Race •
        The 2026 Montana Enduro Series Enduro Pescado features the following stages: Stage 1: GNR. Stage 2: Stage...
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        Montana Enduro Series: 2016 Enduro Pescado
        ★ 2.0 • 13 miles • 1,773 ft • 13 • Point to Point • Race •
        Stage 1: To get your legs warmed up without a big climb, we'll have you ride up Chair 1 and down , , and ....
        Montana Enduro Series 2018 - Enduro Pescado Archived
        17 miles • 2,734 ft • 9 • Loop • Race •
        Transfer 1 - Ride Up Chair One. Stage 1 - (Face) to (Upper section to summit trail crossing mid ptarmigan...
        3.8 ★★★★★
        8 Ratings
        5 ★ 13%
        4 ★ 63%
        3 ★ 13%
        2 ★ 13%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About GNR

        ▼ Where is GNR located?
        GNR is located in Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Whitefish Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.49974, -114.34396.
        ▼ How hard is GNR?
        GNR is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for GNR?
        The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,499 ft to 6,675 ft.
        ▼ How long is GNR?
        GNR is 705 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on GNR?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on GNR. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride GNR?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride GNR are:
        • July (134 activities)
        • August (70 activities)
        • September (30 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access GNR? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to GNR are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride GNR?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride GNR. The trail is 705 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is GNR?
        GNR is a very popular trail. There have been 2,068 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,275 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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