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1,699 ft
Distance
-65 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
5,325 ft
Altitude min
5,391 ft
Altitude max
5,391 ft
Altitude start
5,325 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
1,070 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Track-side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Pipestone
    Whitehall, Montana
  • Ref Number
    BLM21
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 90 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #254989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79380 in E-Biking
    • #393438 in Trail Running
    • #389324 in Hiking
    • #3727 in Dirtbiking
    • #40651 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #55102 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,257 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #81 in E-Biking
    • #4,168 in Trail Running
    • #4,216 in Hiking
    • #65 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,249 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #800 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

You would think that following close to a railway line would make for a flatish ride. You would be wrong. This trail has lots of steep up's and down's. Graded by BLM as black, it doesn't feel very technical on a mountain bike, just the occasional steep ascent that you may feel the need to walk.

The trail has some nice views of the mountains in the distance, and there are opportunities to see 2 large old train trestles as well.

The northern part of this trail travels through Forest Service Land, and there are some junctions with FS numbers instead of BLM numbers. Heading Clockwise, BLM21 changes to FS7811, which changes momentarily to FS8623, before crossing back into BLM.

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Apr 18, 2021 @ 9:17pm
Apr 18, 2021
 Some muddy and icy spots still, but overall condition not too bad
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Track-side located?
      Track-side is located in Pipestone, Whitehall, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pipestone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.9391, -112.29231.
      ▼ How hard is Track-side?
      Track-side is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Track-side?
      The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,325 ft to 5,391 ft.
      ▼ Is Track-side a point to point trail?
      Track-side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Track-side?
      Track-side is 1,699 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Track-side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Track-side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Track-side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Track-side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Track-side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Track-side. The trail is 1,699 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Track-side?
      Track-side is a very popular trail. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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