more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
750 ft
Climb
-188 ft
Descent
00:31:13
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
00:31:13
Avg time

Middle View Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lewis and Clark Caverns
    Whitehall, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51978 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64287 in Trail Running
    • #70942 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #315 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #734 in Trail Running
    • #889 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MT State Parks

Good climb with some tight switchbacks, followed by a short, fun descent to the junction with Eastside.

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Tight and twistyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 137 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Middle View Trail Reports

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Nov 10, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Denver)
Nov 10, 2026
 Clear and dry throughout.
Apr 25, 2026 @ 7:23am (America/Denver)
Apr 25, 2026
 Trail was a little soft in a few sections, but clear of snow and overall very nice for hiking and biking.
Jan 13, 2026 @ 7:07pm (America/Denver)
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 3, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/Denver)
Jan 3, 2026
 A couple soft/muddy spots, otherwise good and tacky
Dec 15, 2025 @ 3:22pm (America/Denver)
Dec 15, 2025
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Status:
on Nov 10, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.72 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Middle View?
      Middle View is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.24%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Middle View?
      Middle View is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle View?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle View. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Middle View?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Middle View are:
      • May (21 activities)
      • April (12 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Middle View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle View are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle View?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Middle View. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Middle View?
      Middle View is a very popular trail. There have been 744 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 748 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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