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2,290 ft
Distance
-536 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
-536 ft
Altitude change
7,792 ft
Altitude min
8,328 ft
Altitude max
8,328 ft
Altitude start
7,792 ft
Altitude end
-23.4%
Grade
-83%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
2,290 ft
Distance down
00:03:46
Avg time

Trapper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Big Sky Resort
    Big Sky, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Technical
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #54745 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • eBike Allowed
    No

A natural trail inside of a steep treeline. Good loamy dirt with great corners.

Trail Supporters
  • Big Sky Trail Crew
    Sponsor

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 184 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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        4.3 ★★★★★
        7 Ratings
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        Michellaby
        Such a great trail. It is all rideable so trust it and keep on rolling. Reminds me of Nelson BC.
        Jflasha406
        This trail is named Scherminator.
        Built and named for our late friend Amy Scherm who loved biking and loved Big Sky.
        If you call it Trapper, you are a clown.
        backinmysaddle backinmysaddle
        Loose in spots but an awesome steep old school trail with tons of soft loam. My 9 year old rocked it, so you can too!

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Trapper located?
        Trapper is located in Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Sky Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.27837, -111.39401.
        ▼ How hard is Trapper?
        Trapper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 23.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trapper?
        The trail has 536 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,792 ft to 8,328 ft.
        ▼ How long is Trapper?
        Trapper is 2,290 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trapper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Trapper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trapper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trapper are:
        • August (42 activities)
        • July (34 activities)
        • September (34 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Trapper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trapper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Trapper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Trapper. The trail is 2,290 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Trapper?
        Trapper is a very popular trail. There have been 1,332 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,660 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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