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4,058 ft
Distance
185 ft
Climb
-339 ft
Descent
00:12:45
Avg time
-153 ft
Altitude change
3,599 ft
Altitude min
3,936 ft
Altitude max
3,753 ft
Altitude start
3,599 ft
Altitude end
-3.781%
Grade
-37.411%
Grade max
39.643%
Grade min
1,416 ft
Distance climb
2,560 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:12:45
Avg time

Outer Limits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crane Mountain Trails
    Bigfork, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98046 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2009

This route is in up to the top. The route down has only been flagged. No ground work has been authorized.

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Feb 11, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Denver)
Feb 11, 2026
 All clear
Apr 15, 2025 @ 10:45am
Apr 15, 2025
 Clear
May 4, 2024 @ 4:53am
May 4, 2024
 All clear
Jul 11, 2018 @ 4:34pm
Jul 11, 2018
 Tree over trail
Nov 30, 2016 @ 7:20pm
Nov 30, 2016
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Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Outer Limits

        ▼ Where is Outer Limits located?
        Outer Limits is located in Crane Mountain Trails, Bigfork, Montana, United States. It is part of the Crane Mountain Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.01157, -114.01964.
        ▼ How hard is Outer Limits?
        Outer Limits is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.781%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Limits?
        Outer Limits has 185 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 339 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,599 ft to 3,936 ft.
        ▼ Is Outer Limits a point to point trail?
        Outer Limits is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Outer Limits?
        Outer Limits is 4,058 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Limits?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Limits. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Outer Limits?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Outer Limits are:
        • April (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Outer Limits? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Limits are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Limits?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Outer Limits. The trail is 4,058 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Outer Limits?
        Outer Limits is a very popular trail. There have been 66 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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