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2.0 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-568 ft
Descent
00:10:26
Avg time
-457 ft
Altitude change
2,851 ft
Altitude min
3,321 ft
Altitude max
3,321 ft
Altitude start
2,865 ft
Altitude end
-4.418%
Grade
-24.493%
Grade max
14.555%
Grade min
2,309 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
590 ft
Distance flat
00:10:26
Avg time

The Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Plains
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134855 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #312388 in Trail Running
    • #322651 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

First drop section of the Clark Fork Adventure Challenge.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 29, 2020 @ 9:44am
Jul 29, 2020
 Growing grass, could use some more riding. Getting a bit brushy in a few places as well.
Jun 5, 2020 @ 11:19am
Jun 5, 2020
 Starting to grow lots of grass
Jun 4, 2019 @ 5:48pm
Jun 4, 2019
May 19, 2019 @ 9:01am
May 19, 2019
 Turns are opened up and clear
Nov 23, 2018 @ 11:51am
Nov 23, 2018
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Drop

        ▼ Where is The Drop located?
        The Drop is located in Plains, Montana, United States. It is part of the Plains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.41612, -114.92642.
        ▼ How hard is The Drop?
        The Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.418%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Drop?
        The Drop has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 568 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,851 ft to 3,321 ft.
        ▼ Is The Drop a point to point trail?
        The Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Drop?
        The Drop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Drop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Drop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Drop are:
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Drop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride The Drop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Drop?
        The Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 78 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 80 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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