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4,852 ft
Distance
154 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-18 ft
Altitude change
9,306 ft
Altitude min
9,474 ft
Altitude start
9,455 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
37.1%
Grade min
1,168 ft
Distance climb
3,435 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat

Inspiration Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Madison Range
    Big Sky, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116834 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #317059 in Trail Running
    • #327253 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

From Buck Ridge follow a couple cairns across the tundra to a junction where both Inspiration Trail and Buck Creek start. Continue straight, down a short hill to another junction and a beautiful meadow. Climb/hike a bike a short distance to the wilderness boundary. The first part of this trail serves as a connector from 1st Yellow Mule/Buck Ridge to Buck Creek.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 2, 2026 @ 9:47pm (America/Denver)
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Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Inspiration located?
      Inspiration is located in Madison Range, Big Sky, Montana, United States. It is part of the Madison Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.17527, -111.39835.
      ▼ How hard is Inspiration?
      Inspiration is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Inspiration?
      Inspiration has 154 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,306 ft to 9,479 ft.
      ▼ Is Inspiration a point to point trail?
      Inspiration is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Inspiration?
      Inspiration is 4,852 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Inspiration?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Inspiration. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Inspiration? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Inspiration are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Inspiration?
      Inspiration is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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