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4,239 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-388 ft
Descent
00:03:57
Avg time
-385 ft
Altitude change
7,549 ft
Altitude min
7,934 ft
Altitude max
7,934 ft
Altitude start
7,549 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-44.4%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
3,927 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:03:57
Avg time

Hankaroo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Red Lodge Mountain
    Red Lodge, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59697 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7087 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #359 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #69 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Adaptive Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    National Forest Service

Super fun machine built flow trail under the Stache Lift. A wide trail built for all ability levels that loosely follows the upper portion of the original Emma Jean trail then a new line through Big Freds ski run. Full of features that can be rolled or sent beginners to experts will enjoy this feature loaded gem. Ride up Balsam Route and take either Upper Emma Jean or cut up the fire road to just before the top of Stache. To repeat, head back up Larkspur, Balsam Connector and the fire road adjacent to the run to hit again or cross over to Scrimps and Prima Donna for a classic RLM down loop. *Recommendation: If you like to get air then start a couple hundred feet up the hill towards the Stache lift to have enough speed for the first double*

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Wide trail, some mild off camber spots. One big fast down to over a wide bridge to a short steep up.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 35 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Hankaroo Trail Reports

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Aug 20, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Boise)
Aug 20, 2026
Some mud patches, a little rough, needs to be worn in.
Aug 8, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/Denver)
Aug 8, 2026
Trail is now open! Very dry at the moment
May 14, 2026 @ 11:09am (America/Denver)
May 14, 2026
Trail needs further construction prior to summer use. Stay tuned!
Oct 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm (America/Denver)
Oct 3, 2025
reporter Trail has been completely rebuilt and is in fantastic shape!
Jul 7, 2023 @ 10:45pm
Jul 7, 2023
Construction of the new lift has destroyed this trail. Not worth riding anymore.
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on Aug 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hankaroo located?
      Hankaroo is located in Red Lodge Mountain, Red Lodge, Montana, United States. It is part of the Red Lodge Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.19323, -109.34519.
      ▼ How hard is Hankaroo?
      Hankaroo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hankaroo?
      Hankaroo has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 388 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,549 ft to 7,934 ft.
      ▼ Is Hankaroo a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hankaroo is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Hankaroo?
      Hankaroo is 4,239 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hankaroo?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hankaroo. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hankaroo?
      Hankaroo is best visited during: May-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Hankaroo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hankaroo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hankaroo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Hankaroo. The trail is 4,239 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hankaroo?
      Hankaroo is a very popular trail. There have been 130 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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