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2.3 miles
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-960 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-921 ft
Altitude change
7,696 ft
Altitude min
8,617 ft
Altitude start
7,696 ft
Altitude end
-7.593%
Grade
-73.2%
Grade max
13.909%
Grade min
807 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat

Kitty Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    CDT - Upper Bighole
    Jackson, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #170042 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #304215 in Trail Running
    • #315266 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Beaverhead- Deerlodge National Forest

Old jeep road. Use this trail segment for the uphill portion of a Eunice Creek or Goldstone loop.

The Goldstone Fire burned over this trail in 2018.
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6091/

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  • Last: Aug 17, 2023
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Aug 28, 2021 @ 9:51am
Aug 28, 2021
 Fire closure lifted
Jul 23, 2021 @ 10:40am
Jul 23, 2021
 Closed due to the Black Mountain Fire. For more info: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7691/
Jul 26, 2020 @ 7:02pm
Jul 26, 2020
 All downfall has been cleared as of 07/26/2020. Watch for erosion ditch on lower part of trail.
Jul 23, 2019 @ 4:27pm
Jul 23, 2019
 All clear!
Sep 18, 2018 @ 5:39pm
Sep 18, 2018
 reporter Trail reopened after fire closure. Expect some blackness.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kitty Ridge

        ▼ Where is Kitty Ridge located?
        Kitty Ridge is located in CDT - Upper Bighole, Jackson, Montana, United States. It is part of the CDT - Upper Bighole trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.07605, -113.48964.
        ▼ How hard is Kitty Ridge?
        Kitty Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.593%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kitty Ridge?
        Kitty Ridge has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 960 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,696 ft to 8,630 ft.
        ▼ Is Kitty Ridge a point to point trail?
        Kitty Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Kitty Ridge?
        Kitty Ridge is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kitty Ridge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kitty Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kitty Ridge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kitty Ridge are:
        • July (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Kitty Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How busy is Kitty Ridge?
        Kitty Ridge is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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