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2,779 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-257 ft
Descent
00:08:23
Avg time
-212 ft
Altitude change
3,526 ft
Altitude min
3,770 ft
Altitude max
3,738 ft
Altitude start
3,527 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-43.5%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
2,064 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:08:23
Avg time

Recess Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Spencer Mountain
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92145 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103871 in Trail Running
    • #256774 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Montana DNRC

Rolly and rocky to start. Once it starts going downhill, there are some drops and jumps along with rocks and roots. A steep finish puts you out back on the fireroad climb.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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May 9, 2025 @ 1:12pm
May 9, 2025
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Jun 27, 2024 @ 1:12pm
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May 23, 2024 @ 9:13am
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Apr 18, 2023 @ 2:50pm
Apr 18, 2023
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Almost no snow remains on this trail. As of this posting, FAMB Trail Crew has cleared all obstructing trees.
Jul 22, 2022 @ 8:00am
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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Recess

        ▼ Where is Recess located?
        Recess is located in Spencer Mountain, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Spencer Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.3868, -114.41431.
        ▼ How hard is Recess?
        Recess is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Recess?
        Recess has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 257 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,526 ft to 3,770 ft.
        ▼ Is Recess a point to point trail?
        Recess is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Recess?
        Recess is 2,779 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Recess?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Recess. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Recess?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Recess are:
        • July (19 activities)
        • May (19 activities)
        • April (12 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Recess? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Recess are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Recess?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Recess. The trail is 2,779 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Recess?
        Recess is a very popular trail. There have been 660 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 626 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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