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1.6 miles
Distance
620 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
615 ft
Altitude change
7,512 ft
Altitude min
7,512 ft
Altitude start
8,127 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
54.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
558 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat

Trail 479 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    CDT - Upper Bighole
    Jackson, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #170146 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #311413 in Trail Running
    • #321675 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    July-September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

This is old closed jeep road #205 that accessed a cabin in a meadow on the side of the mountain near the end of the trail. The trail also continues above the cabin. It also connects to Trail 480 which goes west of the cabin remains. and connects with upper Pioneer Creek. Portions of this trail are steep and may require hike a bike depending on direction ridden. Note that there may be numerous dead trees and downfall across the trail due to bug killed lodgepole pine being plentiful in the area.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Trail 479 Trail Reports

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Aug 28, 2021 @ 9:51am
Aug 28, 2021
 Fire closure lifted
Jul 23, 2021 @ 10:40am
Jul 23, 2021
 Closed due to the Black Mountain Fire. For more info: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7691/
Jun 28, 2021 @ 11:11am
Jun 28, 2021
 Numerous blowdowns. Spacing is such you feel like your running hurdles.
Aug 18, 2017 @ 9:59am
Aug 18, 2017
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 479 located?
      Trail 479 is located in CDT - Upper Bighole, Jackson, Montana, United States. It is part of the CDT - Upper Bighole trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.21226, -113.54319.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 479?
      Trail 479 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 479?
      Trail 479 has 620 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,512 ft to 8,128 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 479 a point to point trail?
      Trail 479 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 479?
      Trail 479 is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 479?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 479. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 479?
      Trail 479 is best visited during: July-September.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 479? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 479 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 479?
      Trail 479 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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