more stats
2,182 ft
Distance
179 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:08:12
Avg time
168 ft
Altitude change
3,794 ft
Altitude min
3,963 ft
Altitude max
3,794 ft
Altitude start
3,963 ft
Altitude end
7.7%
Grade
-8.6%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
1,781 ft
Distance climb
325 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:08:12
Avg time

The Way Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Tally Lake Area
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #296232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15874 in E-Biking
    • #434683 in Trail Running
    • #312046 in Hiking
    • #17444 in Dirtbiking
    • #43925 in Horseback
    • #2220 in Observed Trials
  • State Ranking
    #2,557 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #26 in E-Biking
    • #4,438 in Trail Running
    • #3,698 in Hiking
    • #566 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,801 in Horseback
    • #11 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Easy climb to trails accessed off of FS2920

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Way Up located?
      The Way Up is located in Tally Lake Area, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Tally Lake Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.38501, -114.50544.
      ▼ How hard is The Way Up?
      The Way Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Way Up?
      The Way Up has 179 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,794 ft to 3,963 ft.
      ▼ Is The Way Up a point to point trail?
      The Way Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Way Up?
      The Way Up is 2,182 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Way Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Way Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Way Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Way Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Way Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride The Way Up. The trail is 2,182 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Way Up?
      The Way Up is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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