more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
178 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:12:59
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
3,066 ft
Altitude min
3,196 ft
Altitude max
3,066 ft
Altitude start
3,094 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
2,671 ft
Distance climb
3,770 ft
Distance down
1,552 ft
Distance flat
00:12:59
Avg time

Ryan Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Shore Trail System
    Great Falls, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #210202 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85942 in E-Biking
    • #432204 in Trail Running
    • #434761 in Hiking
    • #47758 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,909 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #90 in E-Biking
    • #4,419 in Trail Running
    • #4,431 in Hiking
    • #1,547 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

This trail takes you up and down several hills as you ride along the very scenic Ryan Dam. There is a fun rock section to ride through, as well as the "Isolator" drop and jump to checkout about a mile from the Ryan Dam Trailhead. As with other trails in the area, holding speed in the corners at the bottom of each hill, makes a big difference in the flow and fun factor of this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ryan Traverse located?
      Ryan Traverse is located in North Shore Trail System, Great Falls, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Shore Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.57041, -111.12885.
      ▼ How hard is Ryan Traverse?
      Ryan Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ryan Traverse?
      Ryan Traverse has 178 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,066 ft to 3,196 ft.
      ▼ Is Ryan Traverse a point to point trail?
      Ryan Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ryan Traverse?
      Ryan Traverse is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ryan Traverse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ryan Traverse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ryan Traverse?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ryan Traverse are:
      • August (9 activities)
      • March (7 activities)
      • June (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ryan Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ryan Traverse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ryan Traverse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Ryan Traverse. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ryan Traverse?
      Ryan Traverse is a very popular trail. There have been 101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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