Red Canyon Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaLionhead
West Yellowstone, Montana -
Ref Number#205
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AKARed-Cub
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonLate June? through mid-October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
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Land OwnerNational 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
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Altitude change1,987 ft
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Altitude min7,064 ft
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Altitude max9,051 ft
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Altitude start7,064 ft
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Altitude end9,052 ft
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Grade7.9%
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Grade max-15.7%
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Grade min32.7%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down1,214 ft
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Distance flat1,670 ft
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Avg time01:40:04
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Avg reverse time00:41:58
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
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- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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- 1 rides
- 26 miles avg distance
- 11 rides
- Last: Sep 15, 2024
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