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1.7 miles
Distance
750 ft
Climb
-188 ft
Descent
00:28:38
Avg time
563 ft
Altitude change
4,720 ft
Altitude min
5,282 ft
Altitude max
4,720 ft
Altitude start
5,282 ft
Altitude end
6.24%
Grade
-29.132%
Grade max
42.022%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,882 ft
Distance down
526 ft
Distance flat
00:28:38
Avg time
Middle View Details
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Riding AreaLewis and Clark Caverns
Whitehall, Montana -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerMT State Parks
Good climb with some tight switchbacks, followed by a short, fun descent to the junction with Eastside.
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Directions to middle-view trailhead
(45.829880, -111.865530)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle View
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Where is Middle View located?
Middle View is located in Lewis and Clark Caverns, Whitehall, Montana, United States. It is part of the Lewis and Clark Caverns trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.82988, -111.86553.
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How hard is Middle View?
Middle View is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.24%.
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What is the elevation gain for Middle View?
Middle View has 750 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 188 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,720 ft to 5,282 ft.
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Is Middle View a point to point trail?
Middle View is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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