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5.4 miles
Distance
1,013 ft
Climb
-1,743 ft
Descent
01:53:18
Avg time
-730 ft
Altitude change
6,641 ft
Altitude min
7,913 ft
Altitude max
7,371 ft
Altitude start
6,641 ft
Altitude end
-2.571%
Grade
-58.987%
Grade max
42.178%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,289 ft
Distance flat
01:53:18
Avg time

Ruby Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chief Joseph Pass
    Wisdom, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #102
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #163129 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297779 in Trail Running
    • #309049 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    June-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Beaverhead - Deerlodge National Forest

Trail grades are generally moderate except where the trail climbs up to the ridgetop. There will be some hike a bike if riding from south to north. An out and back ride is also possible from the south trailhead. Lots of dead trees along this trail. May be lots of downfall if not cleared recently.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 20, 2019
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Ruby Creek Trail Reports

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Nov 9, 2021 @ 6:02pm
Nov 9, 2021
Trail Creek Fire Closure rescinded. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd962068.pdf
Jul 16, 2021 @ 10:11pm
Jul 16, 2021
 Closed due to Trail Creek Fire. More Info: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7634/
Aug 21, 2019 @ 8:37am
Aug 21, 2019
 Trail is non-existent at the top. Lots of downed trees in the upper reaches of the creek. Still worth riding though.
Dec 9, 2017 @ 7:22am
Dec 9, 2017
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Aug 18, 2017 @ 9:43am
Aug 18, 2017
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ruby Creek located?
      Ruby Creek is located in Chief Joseph Pass, Wisdom, Montana, United States. It is part of the Chief Joseph Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.60909, -113.79616.
      ▼ How hard is Ruby Creek?
      Ruby Creek is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.571%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruby Creek?
      Ruby Creek has 1,013 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,743 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,641 ft to 7,913 ft.
      ▼ Is Ruby Creek a point to point trail?
      Ruby Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ruby Creek?
      Ruby Creek is 5.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruby Creek?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ruby Creek. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ruby Creek?
      Ruby Creek is best visited during: June-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Ruby Creek? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ruby Creek are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ruby Creek?
      The estimated time to ride Ruby Creek is approximately 1 hour 53 minutes. The trail is 5.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Ruby Creek?
      Ruby Creek is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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