more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:18:14
Avg time
6,639 ft
Altitude min
6,686 ft
Altitude max
6,685 ft
Altitude start
6,686 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
3,494 ft
Distance climb
2,753 ft
Distance down
1,772 ft
Distance flat
00:18:14
Avg time

Riverside Up River Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Riverside Ski Trails
    West Yellowstone, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 25 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Yellowstone National Park

A loop along the Madison River through the forest. Originally intended as a cross country ski trail, it is just as beautiful in the summer for bikes, hiking, and running.

Disclaimer

Trailhead kiosk map says that it is not maintained for summer access, but it is clearly heavily used year round by bikes and hikers.

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Trail Supporters

  • NPS
    NPS
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      1 Review & Comments

      UncleFatboy UncleFatboy
      Details say "dogs allowed" but it is my understanding that no pets are allowed in YNP backcountry. May be wrong so would appreciate some feedback.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Riverside Up River Loop located?
      Riverside Up River Loop is located in Riverside Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, Montana, United States. It is part of the Riverside Ski Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.66085, -111.0751.
      ▼ How hard is Riverside Up River Loop?
      Riverside Up River Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riverside Up River Loop?
      Riverside Up River Loop has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,639 ft to 6,686 ft.
      ▼ Is Riverside Up River Loop a point to point trail?
      Riverside Up River Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Riverside Up River Loop?
      Riverside Up River Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riverside Up River Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Riverside Up River Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Riverside Up River Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Riverside Up River Loop are:
      • September (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Riverside Up River Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riverside Up River Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Riverside Up River Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Riverside Up River Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Riverside Up River Loop?
      Riverside Up River Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 96 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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