8.2 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-2,740 ft
Descent
01:00:06
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Second Yellow Mule Trail
USFSLand Manager
Second Yellow Mule Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMadison Range
Big Sky, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular in reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune through September
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Global Ranking#38893 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land OwnerUSFS
Another legendary trail accessed from the heart of Big Sky meadow village or Ousel Falls Trailhead. It's an "easier" climb to Buck Ridge than First Yellow Mule, but it will take longer and has more vertical. As a downhill it's flowy and fast, with some short climbs here and there. Killer loop in either direction when combined with First Yellow Mule and Buck Ridge. Grizzly bears live here, make noise Not great when wet, but better than First Yellow Mule.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Second Yellow Mule mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-2,478 ft
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Altitude min6,978 ft
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Altitude max9,459 ft
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Altitude start9,459 ft
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Altitude end6,982 ft
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Grade-5.7%
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Grade max-42.4%
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Grade min20.7%
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Distance climb5,154 ft
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat1,375 ft
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Avg time01:00:06
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Avg reverse time02:41:17
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 30 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 36 miles avg distance
All
- 131 rides
- Last: Sep 29, 2023
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