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1.9 miles
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:22:11
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
00:22:11
Avg time
Upper Gnomon Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTippet Rise Art Center
Fishtail, Montana -
AKAGnomon
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonJune-Early October
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerTippet 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.
Access Info
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.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 14 rides
- Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Nearby Trails
- Satellite #5: Pioneer Access Road 82 ft
- Meridian Trail 151 ft
- White Road 246 ft
- Lower Andesite 2,697 ft
- Beartooth Portal Road 2,756 ft
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