more stats
991 ft
Distance
-116 ft
Descent
00:01:53
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
3,068 ft
Altitude min
3,188 ft
Altitude max
3,188 ft
Altitude start
3,068 ft
Altitude end
-12%
Grade
-33.9%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
896 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:01:53
Avg time

The Great Compression Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Shore Trail System
    Great Falls, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16121 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #235205 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #77 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #842 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face

Short, techy, action packed trail. There's a couple different ways you can ride it, and definitely worth scoping out your first time. Not recommended for beginners, as there's no easy way down.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
All
  • 47 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
Status:
on May 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 10, 2023 @ 2:44pm
      May 10, 2023
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Great Compression located?
      The Great Compression is located in North Shore Trail System, Great Falls, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Shore Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.56947, -111.09833.
      ▼ How hard is The Great Compression?
      The Great Compression is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Great Compression?
      The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,068 ft to 3,188 ft.
      ▼ Is The Great Compression a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Great Compression is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Great Compression?
      The Great Compression is 991 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Great Compression?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Great Compression. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Great Compression? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Great Compression are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Great Compression?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Great Compression. The trail is 991 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Great Compression?
      The Great Compression is a very popular trail. There have been 85 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 134 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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