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3.6 miles
Distance
344 ft
Climb
-495 ft
Descent
3,276 ft
High Point
-154 ft
Altitude change
3,096 ft
Altitude min
3,250 ft
Altitude start
3,097 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,869 ft
Distance flat

SSI Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Shore Trail System.
    Great Falls, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26707 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71022 in Trail Running
    • #339657 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

It starts off with small, easy, rolling hills until you get to Cochrane Dam. After that the hills get bigger and more strenuous to pedal up. There isn't really anything technical, the biggest challenge is just the flat corners at the bottom of the hills. Definitely check out the Ryan Dam Overlook near the end of the trail, great spot for a snack.

Access Info

Start at the South Shore trailhead, ride down to Whitmore Ravine, then up red rock hill. At the top of hill go straight.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 47 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      3.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is SSI located?
      SSI is located in South Shore Trail System., Great Falls, Montana, United States. It is part of the South Shore Trail System. trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.54625, -111.17384.
      ▼ How hard is SSI?
      SSI is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for SSI?
      SSI has 344 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 495 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,096 ft to 3,276 ft.
      ▼ Is SSI a point to point trail?
      SSI is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is SSI?
      SSI is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on SSI?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on SSI. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride SSI?
      SSI is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access SSI? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to SSI are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is SSI?
      SSI is a moderately popular trail. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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