4.8 miles
Distance
2,010 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
01:40:04
Avg time

Red Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Lionhead
    West Yellowstone, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #205
  • AKA
    Red-Cub
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Late June? through mid-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Global Ranking
    #45175 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70402 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Land Owner
    National Forest

One of the best descents in the West Yellowstone/Big Sky/Bozeman area, when it's dry and not horse f'd. Sometimes shuttled via Teepee Creek Road and a crappy 4-wheeler trail, but simply climbing Red Canyon will take far less time and effort. Almost all of the 30+ switchbacks are doable up and down for an expert rider, and intermediates might appreciate the practice on this incredibly well built trail. Closest store from the trailhead is pretty far, so make sure you leave a cooler full of beverages in the car. Motorcycle/e-bike allowed July 16 onward.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Red Canyon mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    1,987 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,064 ft
  • Altitude max
    9,051 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,064 ft
  • Altitude end
    9,052 ft
  • Grade
    7.9%
  • Grade max
    -15.7%
  • Grade min
    32.7%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    1,214 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,670 ft
  • Avg time
    01:40:04
  • Avg reverse time
    00:41:58
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      Red Canyon Trail Reports

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      Sep 29, 2023 @ 6:45pm
      Sep 29, 2023
      Great trail with spectacular views. All clear with a few wet spots to walk around to save the trail. Very cool route up the canyon, A+ to the...
      Oct 16, 2022 @ 11:31am
      Oct 16, 2022
      Jul 18, 2022 @ 7:12am
      Jul 18, 2022
      Trail was great thanks to the trail volunteered!. Looks like that early season Yellowstone rain event had a little hand in this area as well. ...
      Jul 26, 2021 @ 8:34pm
      Jul 26, 2021
      Dusty up top, fast throughout
      Aug 7, 2020 @ 1:42pm
      Aug 7, 2020
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      6 Months
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      • 26 miles avg distance
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      • 11 rides
      • Last: Sep 15, 2024

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