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1.2 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-250 ft
Descent
00:11:45
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
8,021 ft
Altitude min
8,262 ft
Altitude max
8,045 ft
Altitude start
8,022 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-41.1%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
3,625 ft
Distance climb
2,651 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:11:45
Avg time

Elkhorn Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Big Sky Resort
    Big Sky, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #114584 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Good climbing cross country trail that brings you up to the Elk Horn climb. If you don't want to do Elkhorn, drop down and around for a fun flowing ride. Turns are not really berms, so you have watch the drift. The trail completes with a stiff climb up the double track connector road

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 47 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elkhorn Loop located?
      Elkhorn Loop is located in Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Sky Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.29512, -111.42285.
      ▼ How hard is Elkhorn Loop?
      Elkhorn Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elkhorn Loop?
      Elkhorn Loop has 226 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 250 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,021 ft to 8,262 ft.
      ▼ Is Elkhorn Loop a point to point trail?
      Elkhorn Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elkhorn Loop?
      Elkhorn Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elkhorn Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elkhorn Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elkhorn Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elkhorn Loop are:
      • July (11 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
      • September (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Elkhorn Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elkhorn Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elkhorn Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Elkhorn Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elkhorn Loop?
      Elkhorn Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 332 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 344 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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