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4.9 miles
Distance
1,232 ft
Climb
-418 ft
Descent
02:07:04
Avg time
813 ft
Altitude change
7,099 ft
Altitude min
7,912 ft
Altitude max
7,099 ft
Altitude start
7,913 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
38.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,051 ft
Distance flat
02:07:04
Avg time

Red-Cub Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Madison Range
    Big Sky, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #205
  • AKA
    Cub Creek
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #181050 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #312311 in Trail Running
    • #322583 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This section of the Red-Cub Trail trail starts out on a logging road, then turns into increasingly deteriorating singletrack where you might lose your way. To continue east towards Cabin Creek, there are 2 tracks to choose from on the trailforks map. The northern one was actually ridden, the southern one might not exist. Pick your poison, either way you will end up wandering around a little. Not recommended unless you're a glutton for punishment. Motors allowed on western 2 miles only.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Red-Cub Trail Reports

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Apr 10, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/Denver)
Apr 10, 2026
Trail disappears in several spots making travel very difficult.
Mar 22, 2025 @ 11:45am
Mar 22, 2025
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Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red-Cub located?
      Red-Cub is located in Madison Range, Big Sky, Montana, United States. It is part of the Madison Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.92304, -111.35932.
      ▼ How hard is Red-Cub?
      Red-Cub is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red-Cub?
      Red-Cub has 1,232 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 418 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,099 ft to 7,912 ft.
      ▼ Is Red-Cub a point to point trail?
      Red-Cub is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red-Cub?
      Red-Cub is 4.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red-Cub?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red-Cub. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red-Cub? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red-Cub are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red-Cub?
      The estimated time to ride Red-Cub is approximately 2 hours 7 minutes. The trail is 4.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Red-Cub?
      Red-Cub is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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