more stats
1,624 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:02:54
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
6,246 ft
Altitude min
6,291 ft
Altitude max
6,291 ft
Altitude start
6,273 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-20%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
758 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
00:02:54
Avg time

Hummocks West Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Sky Community Trail System
    Big Sky, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #187326 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140877 in E-Biking
    • #76517 in Trail Running
    • #137979 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,733 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #265 in E-Biking
    • #932 in Trail Running
    • #1,769 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Big Sky Community Organization

Alternate route, has some switch backs and is a bit more of a climb as it drops down closer to the river and then climbs out. With a bit of speed this is a fun little quick section on the return.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hummocks West located?
      Hummocks West is located in Big Sky Community Trail System, Big Sky, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Sky Community Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.25777, -111.30022.
      ▼ How hard is Hummocks West?
      Hummocks West is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hummocks West?
      Hummocks West has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,246 ft to 6,291 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hummocks West?
      Hummocks West is 1,624 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hummocks West?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hummocks West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hummocks West?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hummocks West are:
      • July (21 activities)
      • August (20 activities)
      • June (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hummocks West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hummocks West are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hummocks West?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Hummocks West. The trail is 1,624 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hummocks West?
      Hummocks West is a very popular trail. There have been 728 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 724 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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