5.8 miles
Distance
1,032 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
01:22:07
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of South Cottonwood (Lower) Trail
USFSLand Manager
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorthern Gallatin Range
Bozeman, Montana -
Ref Number#424
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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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 DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune-October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land OwnerUSFS
Mostly a scenic, rolling, wide singletrack that follows South Cottonwood Creek for 6 miles to the Fox Creek Ranger Station. First half of this trail maintains a moderate grade (with a short steep climb out of the parking lot) and would be fine for beginner to intermediate bikers. After about mile 3 the trail becomes more rocky, rooted and steep. This gets worse as you head farther out. While the beginning of the ride is a solid intermediate trail, the later half should be labeled as an expert trail. I'm only rating it as blue so people riding the first part aren't scared off.
Keep in mind there are a few short climbs on the way out so save a little energy. This topography and soils in this drainage hold moisture longer than most trails in the region. Give it plenty of time to dry out and avoid riding when wet.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for South Cottonwood (Lower) multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change849 ft
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Altitude min5,746 ft
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Altitude max6,596 ft
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Altitude start5,746 ft
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Altitude end6,594 ft
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Grade2.8%
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Grade max-30%
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Grade min37.6%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5,148 ft
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Distance flat1,050 ft
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Avg time01:22:07
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Avg reverse time01:24:42
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- Snow Cover Inadequate
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- 71 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- Last: Oct 20, 2022
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3 Reviews & Comments
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dadbod420
(Jun 26, 2022 at 20:02)
(Jun 26, 2022 at 20:02)
About 6-7 downee trees between bridge 3 and the history rock intersection. Otherwise riding great with a few standing water sections close to the river.
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masonskis
(Aug 13, 2021 at 20:44)
(Aug 13, 2021 at 20:44)
Not that great, no flow. Good connector though for big loops incorporating Wheeler, History, Blackmore, etc etc.
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