more stats
850 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
00:01:01
Avg time
66 ft
Altitude change
5,852 ft
Altitude min
5,918 ft
Altitude max
5,852 ft
Altitude start
5,919 ft
Altitude end
7.8%
Grade
2.2%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
850 ft
Distance climb
00:01:01
Avg time

MT-3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Montana Tech Open Space Butte Bike Park
    Butte, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #131664 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10085 in Trail Running
    • #15636 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017

When following this trail in the reverse direction there is a fork where you veer left down the hill instead of right and up.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 321 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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MT-3 Trail Reports

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Nov 5, 2025 @ 12:36pm (America/Denver)
Nov 5, 2025
Nov 30, 2024 @ 9:26am
Nov 30, 2024
 All Tech trails are currently in good condition, and rideable on a standard mountain bike. There are thin patches of snow in the shaded areas,...
May 11, 2023 @ 1:31pm
May 11, 2023
 reporter All Montana Tech and Butte City trails are free of snow and mud
May 1, 2023 @ 6:54am
May 1, 2023
 reporter Snow has all gone
May 5, 2022 @ 8:32am
May 5, 2022
 reporter Tech Trails are all dry and good to go
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MT-3 located?
      MT-3 is located in Montana Tech Open Space Butte Bike Park, Butte, Montana, United States. It is part of the Montana Tech Open Space Butte Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.01609, -112.5646.
      ▼ How hard is MT-3?
      MT-3 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MT-3?
      MT-3 has 65 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,852 ft to 5,918 ft.
      ▼ Is MT-3 a point to point trail?
      MT-3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MT-3?
      MT-3 is 850 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MT-3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MT-3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride MT-3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride MT-3 are:
      • September (52 activities)
      • July (18 activities)
      • August (15 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access MT-3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MT-3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MT-3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride MT-3. The trail is 850 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MT-3?
      MT-3 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,040 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,942 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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