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4,177 ft
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-372 ft
Descent
00:18:06
Avg time
-181 ft
Altitude change
3,598 ft
Altitude min
3,971 ft
Altitude max
3,779 ft
Altitude start
3,599 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-45.9%
Grade max
42.7%
Grade min
1,827 ft
Distance climb
2,270 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:18:06
Avg time

Top Hat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crane Mountain Trails
    Bigfork, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61577 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129885 in Trail Running
    • #79357 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Trailhead is just past the bridge on the Estes Lake trail. Trail is brushy for the first 50 yards, once in the trees the trail is easy to follow. The down-hill has several rock rolls as the trail twists and turns. The trail ends at the middle connector road.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Apr 1, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Denver)
Apr 1, 2026
 A couple small ones across.
Jan 19, 2026 @ 12:49pm (America/Denver)
Jan 19, 2026
 All clear
Jan 18, 2026 @ 11:18am (America/Denver)
Jan 18, 2026
 One big tree left at the beginning.
Oct 27, 2024 @ 2:16pm
Oct 27, 2024
FAMB and Volunteers have put in work to make the climb easier for everybody! Reroutes that snake back and forth on the old trail, and a couple...
Sep 22, 2024 @ 7:45pm
Sep 22, 2024
 The climb has been getting reworked to be easier and more visible
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Top Hat

        ▼ Where is Top Hat located?
        Top Hat is located in Crane Mountain Trails, Bigfork, Montana, United States. It is part of the Crane Mountain Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.00527, -114.02098.
        ▼ How hard is Top Hat?
        Top Hat is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Top Hat?
        Top Hat has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 372 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,598 ft to 3,971 ft.
        ▼ Is Top Hat a point to point trail?
        Top Hat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Top Hat?
        Top Hat is 4,177 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Top Hat?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Top Hat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Top Hat?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Top Hat are:
        • July (4 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        • June (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Top Hat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Top Hat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Top Hat?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Top Hat. The trail is 4,177 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Top Hat?
        Top Hat is a very popular trail. There have been 172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 176 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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