more stats
4.1 miles
Distance
500 ft
Climb
-462 ft
Descent
00:29:26
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
3,204 ft
Altitude min
3,339 ft
Altitude max
3,216 ft
Altitude start
3,251 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-33.5%
Grade max
25.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,813 ft
Distance flat
00:29:26
Avg time

Up & Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Shore Trail System
    Great Falls, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #226970 in E-Biking
    • #341869 in Trail Running
    • #329200 in Hiking
    • #33857 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #517 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #774 in E-Biking
    • #3,815 in Trail Running
    • #3,887 in Hiking
    • #1,002 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year, when it's not muddy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This smooth trail takes some work, as you go up and down several hills on its way to Cochrane Dam. There is decent flow to be had once you master the flat corners at the bottom of each hill. Rides great both directions.

Access Info

Access from Rainbow Dam Trailhead (North), which is at the end of the paved portion of Rainbow Dam Road.

Disclaimer

Do not ride when wet.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Up & Down located?
      Up & Down is located in North Shore Trail System, Great Falls, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Shore Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.54257, -111.19212.
      ▼ How hard is Up & Down?
      Up & Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Up & Down?
      Up & Down has 500 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 462 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,204 ft to 3,339 ft.
      ▼ Is Up & Down a point to point trail?
      Up & Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Up & Down?
      Up & Down is 4.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Up & Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Up & Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Up & Down?
      Up & Down is best visited during: All year, when it's not muddy.
      ▼ How do I access Up & Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Up & Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Up & Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Up & Down. The trail is 4.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Up & Down?
      Up & Down is a very popular trail. There have been 264 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 352 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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