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1.9 miles
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-645 ft
Descent
00:28:28
Avg time
-625 ft
Altitude change
6,642 ft
Altitude min
7,287 ft
Altitude max
7,287 ft
Altitude start
6,663 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-25.3%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
633 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
00:28:28
Avg time

Bison - Blackfoot Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Little Blackfoot
    Elliston, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #328
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #155586 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #383467 in Trail Running
    • #297637 in Hiking
    • #30881 in Horseback
    • #27053 in Snowshoeing
    • #38630 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,435 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #4,114 in Trail Running
    • #3,558 in Hiking
    • #1,369 in Horseback
    • #831 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,179 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Nice singletrack connecting Blackfoot Meadows Trail to CDNST.

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  • Last: Aug 2, 2025
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Bison -... Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 8:53am (America/Denver)
Sep 19, 2026
looking down this trail from the CDT it is still all downfall.
Aug 4, 2025 @ 5:38am
Aug 4, 2025
Should have read previous reports. Trail still has not been cleared of downfall for years. For the most part it is still easy to follow, but the...
Oct 26, 2024 @ 4:58pm
Oct 26, 2024
Like previous reports mentioned, many trees down. I chose to turn around and head back to Monarch creek after a short while. Seems this trail...
Aug 14, 2024 @ 5:35am
Aug 14, 2024
This trail hasn't been cleared for years. Someone needs to clear it or the trail will be lost
Aug 26, 2023 @ 7:02pm
Aug 26, 2023
I would call this trail closed! Hundreds of trees across the trail.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bison - Blackfoot Trail located?
      Bison - Blackfoot Trail is located in Little Blackfoot, Elliston, Montana, United States. It is part of the Little Blackfoot trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.368, -112.42658.
      ▼ How hard is Bison - Blackfoot Trail?
      Bison - Blackfoot Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bison - Blackfoot Trail?
      Bison - Blackfoot Trail has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 645 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,642 ft to 7,287 ft.
      ▼ Is Bison - Blackfoot Trail a point to point trail?
      Bison - Blackfoot Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bison - Blackfoot Trail?
      Bison - Blackfoot Trail is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bison - Blackfoot Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bison - Blackfoot Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bison - Blackfoot Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bison - Blackfoot Trail are:
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bison - Blackfoot Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bison - Blackfoot Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bison - Blackfoot Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Bison - Blackfoot Trail. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bison - Blackfoot Trail?
      Bison - Blackfoot Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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