more stats
912 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
6,440 ft
Altitude min
6,512 ft
Altitude max
6,473 ft
Altitude start
6,506 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
42.6%
Grade min
489 ft
Distance climb
276 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Ralphs Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Sky
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #211333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76081 in Trail Running
    • #58183 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,926 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #919 in Trail Running
    • #672 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Ralphs Bypass is a 912 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Big Sky Montana. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ralphs Bypass located?
      Ralphs Bypass is located in Big Sky, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Sky trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.24163, -111.33401.
      ▼ How hard is Ralphs Bypass?
      Ralphs Bypass is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ralphs Bypass?
      Ralphs Bypass has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,440 ft to 6,512 ft.
      ▼ Is Ralphs Bypass a point to point trail?
      Ralphs Bypass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ralphs Bypass?
      Ralphs Bypass is 912 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ralphs Bypass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ralphs Bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ralphs Bypass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ralphs Bypass are:
      • August (131 activities)
      • July (24 activities)
      • September (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ralphs Bypass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ralphs Bypass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ralphs Bypass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Ralphs Bypass. The trail is 912 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ralphs Bypass?
      Ralphs Bypass is a very popular trail. There have been 886 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,788 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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