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2,914 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-429 ft
Descent
00:09:39
Avg time
-399 ft
Altitude change
3,209 ft
Altitude min
3,608 ft
Altitude max
3,608 ft
Altitude start
3,209 ft
Altitude end
-61.197%
Grade max
48.006%
Grade min
113 ft
Distance climb
2,479 ft
Distance down
301 ft
Distance flat
00:09:39
Avg time

Sketchy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crane Mountain Trails
    Bigfork, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #97062 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2009

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Sketchy is a 2,914 ft less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Bigfork Montana. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 30 ft green climb. It features rock face. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Denver)
Apr 20, 2026
Completely gone due to forest management. I was able to ride one small section after searching for an entrance. The rest is complete buried
Aug 15, 2025 @ 5:33pm
Aug 15, 2025
 Sketchy, but riding good.
Apr 15, 2024 @ 3:26am
Apr 15, 2024
 All good.
Jun 20, 2023 @ 4:51pm
Jun 20, 2023
 A few branches have broken and partially protrude into the trail at eye level. in the first quarter mile. Just be aware until someone is able to...
May 14, 2023 @ 4:06pm
May 14, 2023
 Cleared
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sketchy

        ▼ Where is Sketchy located?
        Sketchy is located in Crane Mountain Trails, Bigfork, Montana, United States. It is part of the Crane Mountain Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.01365, -114.01784.
        ▼ How hard is Sketchy?
        Sketchy is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sketchy?
        Sketchy has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 429 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,209 ft to 3,608 ft.
        ▼ Is Sketchy a point to point trail?
        Sketchy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sketchy?
        Sketchy is 2,914 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sketchy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sketchy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sketchy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sketchy are:
        • November (2 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Sketchy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sketchy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sketchy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Sketchy. The trail is 2,914 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sketchy?
        Sketchy is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 81 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 81 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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