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3,652 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:15:24
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
3,691 ft
Altitude min
3,745 ft
Altitude max
3,691 ft
Altitude start
3,691 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
1,539 ft
Distance climb
1,296 ft
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:15:24
Avg time

Summit Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Harrell Forest Community Trails
    Bigfork, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #7343 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30614 in Trail Running
    • #80174 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer, fall, winter, spring
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Flathead Land Trust

Summit Loop trail is a .7 mile green singletrack trail that branches off of the Swan Hill trail and loops back around to rejoin it. It's a multi-use, family friendly trail that can be used in both directions and has a easy overall physical rating and a green climbing rating.

It eastern segment will give you a view of the head of Swan Lake in the distance.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Trail Supporters
  • The Trust for Public Land
    Sponsor
  • Montana Land Reliance
    Sponsor
  • Flathead Land Trust
    Sponsor
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 41 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Summit Loop

        ▼ Where is Summit Loop located?
        Summit Loop is located in Harrell Forest Community Trails, Bigfork, Montana, United States. It is part of the Harrell Forest Community Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.06764, -114.0455.
        ▼ How hard is Summit Loop?
        Summit Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summit Loop?
        Summit Loop has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,691 ft to 3,745 ft.
        ▼ Is Summit Loop a point to point trail?
        Summit Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Summit Loop?
        Summit Loop is 3,652 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summit Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Summit Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Summit Loop?
        Summit Loop is best visited during: Summer, fall, winter, spring.
        ▼ How do I access Summit Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summit Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Summit Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Summit Loop is approximately 15 minutes. The trail is 3,652 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Summit Loop?
        Summit Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 123 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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