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1.0 mile
Distance
308 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:13:36
Avg time
282 ft
Altitude change
6,631 ft
Altitude min
6,915 ft
Altitude max
6,631 ft
Altitude start
6,913 ft
Altitude end
5.191%
Grade
-4.514%
Grade max
25.799%
Grade min
4,520 ft
Distance climb
910 ft
Distance down
00:13:36
Avg time

Polecat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sapphire WSA
    Hamilton, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104443 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #285374 in Trail Running
    • #320924 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Polecat is a 1 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Hamilton Montana. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Polecat Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2026 @ 2:29pm (America/Denver)
Jun 11, 2026
 All clear
Jun 15, 2022 @ 9:22am
Jun 15, 2022
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Jun 15, 2022 @ 9:21am
Jun 15, 2022
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Cleared
Aug 15, 2020 @ 10:19am
Aug 15, 2020
 A couple downed trees, but really fun trail
Jul 15, 2018 @ 11:34am
Jul 15, 2018
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on Jun 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Polecat located?
      Polecat is located in Sapphire WSA, Hamilton, Montana, United States. It is part of the Sapphire WSA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.14203, -113.82224.
      ▼ How hard is Polecat?
      Polecat is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.191%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Polecat?
      Polecat has 308 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,631 ft to 6,915 ft.
      ▼ How long is Polecat?
      Polecat is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Polecat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Polecat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Polecat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Polecat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Polecat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Polecat. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Polecat?
      Polecat is a moderately popular trail. There have been 21 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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