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1.9 miles
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:16:32
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
4,686 ft
Altitude min
4,836 ft
Altitude max
4,686 ft
Altitude start
4,711 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
4,144 ft
Distance climb
3,520 ft
Distance down
2,431 ft
Distance flat
00:16:32
Avg time

Upper Gnomon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tippet Rise Art Center
    Fishtail, Montana
  • AKA
    Gnomon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28600 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #323597 in Trail Running
    • #298746 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    June-Early October
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Tippet Rise Art Center

The upper section of the Gnomon Trail takes visitors 1.5 miles (3 miles round-trip) on rolling terrain from the Compass intersection to Satellite #5: Pioneer by Stephen Talasnik. From the visitor center to Satellite #5: Pioneer, the Gnomon is 5 miles round-trip.

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Reservations are required for entry at Tippet Rise, and are free of charge upon registering at www.tippetrise.org. Tippet Rise will be open for hiking and biking summer 2026 from June 19- October 4, Friday-Sunday 8:30AM-5:00PM MT. Dogs are not allowed

Disclaimer

Reservations are required for entry at Tippet Rise, and are free of charge upon registering at www.tippetrise.org. Tippet Rise will be open for hiking and biking summer 2026 from June 19- October 4, Friday-Sunday 8:30AM-5:00PM MT.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Gnomon

        ▼ Where is Upper Gnomon located?
        Upper Gnomon is located in Tippet Rise Art Center, Fishtail, Montana, United States. It is part of the Tippet Rise Art Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.47574, -109.58801.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Gnomon?
        Upper Gnomon is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Gnomon?
        Upper Gnomon has 197 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,686 ft to 4,836 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Gnomon a point to point trail?
        Upper Gnomon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Gnomon?
        Upper Gnomon is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Gnomon?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Gnomon. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Gnomon?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Gnomon are:
        • July (6 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Gnomon?
        The estimated time to ride Upper Gnomon is approximately 17 minutes. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Gnomon?
        Upper Gnomon is a moderately popular trail. There have been 41 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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