more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
233 ft
Climb
00:08:31
Avg time
235 ft
Altitude change
3,852 ft
Altitude min
4,086 ft
Altitude max
3,852 ft
Altitude start
4,088 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
5,180 ft
Distance climb
171 ft
Distance down
630 ft
Distance flat
00:08:31
Avg time

Silty Bottom Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Herron Park
    Kalispell, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Road used to access the bottom trailhead for LTBT (Lakeside to Blacktail)

Access Info

Road is on the right side of the road just over 4 miles up the Blacktail road.

Tags
Lake

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Silty Bottom Road Trail Reports

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Nov 26, 2025 @ 8:40am (America/Denver)
Nov 26, 2025
 reporter Fresh Snowfall
Oct 2, 2025 @ 10:00pm (America/Denver)
Oct 2, 2025
 Very wet and muddy
Oct 2, 2025 @ 8:24am (America/Denver)
Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025 @ 8:23am (America/Denver)
Oct 2, 2025
 Test - closed
Jul 29, 2017 @ 10:12am
Jul 29, 2017
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on Nov 26, 2025
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Silty Bottom Road located?
      Silty Bottom Road is located in Herron Park, Kalispell, Montana, United States. It is part of the Herron Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.00791, -114.29597.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Silty Bottom Road?
      Silty Bottom Road has 233 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,852 ft to 4,086 ft.
      ▼ How long is Silty Bottom Road?
      Silty Bottom Road is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Silty Bottom Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Silty Bottom Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Silty Bottom Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Silty Bottom Road are:
      • September (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Silty Bottom Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Silty Bottom Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Silty Bottom Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Silty Bottom Road. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Silty Bottom Road?
      Silty Bottom Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 66 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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