more stats
9.9 miles
Distance
923 ft
Climb
-3,124 ft
Descent
01:21:56
Avg time
-2,201 ft
Altitude change
3,411 ft
Altitude min
5,823 ft
Altitude max
5,613 ft
Altitude start
3,412 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-86.1%
Grade max
36.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1,627 ft
Distance flat
01:21:56
Avg time

Reid Divide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Tally Lake Area
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #800
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #147214 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297720 in Trail Running
    • #64131 in Hiking
    • #14207 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,279 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,415 in Trail Running
    • #762 in Hiking
    • #456 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Reid Divide is the Longest section of Trail #800 it is tecnical old school tight singletrack. It starts at the Reid Divide Pass where Bill Creek is to your south and the Reid Divide Trail is to your north.

As you enter the trail you're faced with a couple quick steep climbs. From there it becomes rolling terrain with short climbs and mellow descents. Eventually the trail will fork and you're faced with riding the whole Trail #800 or taking a right and riding Trail #801, Boney Gulch. Most mountain bikers opt for Boney Gulch as it offers a slightly more techy descent, and one less uphill climb.

Staying on #800 leads to a moderate 1 mile climb, and ends with a more flowy, yet still steep descent. Almost no switchbacks compared to Boney, with some features like rock jumps and fairly good sightlines.

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Reid Divide Trail Reports

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Jul 10, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/Denver)
Jul 10, 2026
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Updated status, please read: FAMB partnered with Forest Service crews to clear 500+ trees from obstructing the trail in the 4 miles from the...
Jul 3, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Denver)
Jul 3, 2026
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Not changing the closed status, but wanted to update y'all: FAMB is clearing the trail in the sections that are not slated for the Rad Reid...
May 29, 2026 @ 11:29am (America/Denver)
May 29, 2026
 reporter Closed until further notice for timber salvage...
May 2, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Denver)
May 2, 2026
 Truly staggering amount of blowdown at the top section
Apr 25, 2026 @ 7:31pm (America/Denver)
Apr 25, 2026
 There’s quite a few trees down pretty large ones in a few spots
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      Freehub Magazine: Reid Divide
      10 miles • 1,090 ft • 1 •
      This is one of our favorite routes in Whitefish and is featured in Freehub Magazine's Montana Photo Book:...
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      shaheeb shaheeb
      Trail is nuked. Hasn’t been cleared. Family epic cancelledFrown
      schuttg schuttg
      This is a rolling near-ridge line trail that looks like it gets a much moto use as anything. It’s in good shape but expect climbs to be somewhat loose and dug out from motos. It’s rolling until it isn’t then it’s a brake-melting side hill descent that will push the limits of your forearms. All clear as of July 2023.
      ChristiansenP
      Rode this today and there were quite a few trees down about 4 miles in, both Reid Divide and Bonney Gulch. Fantastic conditions though!!!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Reid Divide located?
      Reid Divide is located in Tally Lake Area, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Tally Lake Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.30793, -114.58805.
      ▼ How hard is Reid Divide?
      Reid Divide is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Reid Divide?
      Reid Divide has 923 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,411 ft to 5,823 ft.
      ▼ Is Reid Divide a point to point trail?
      Reid Divide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Reid Divide?
      Reid Divide is 9.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Reid Divide?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Reid Divide. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Reid Divide?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Reid Divide are:
      • June (4 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Reid Divide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Reid Divide are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Reid Divide?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 29 minutes to ride Reid Divide. The trail is 9.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Reid Divide?
      Reid Divide is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 208 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 215 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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