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1.6 miles
Distance
342 ft
Climb
-284 ft
Descent
00:19:21
Avg time
58 ft
Altitude change
5,191 ft
Altitude min
5,409 ft
Altitude max
5,328 ft
Altitude start
5,387 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
4,360 ft
Distance climb
3,504 ft
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:19:21
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Upper High Ore Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Copper City
    Three Forks, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56216 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77892 in Trail Running
    • #260312 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2018

High Ore mostly follows the ridge to the north boundary where BLM meets private land. Generally gradual, only a few short bursts of energy needed to climb in either direction.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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        Directions to upper-high-ore trailhead (45.987870, -111.529760)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper High Ore

        ▼ Where is Upper High Ore located?
        Upper High Ore is located in Copper City, Three Forks, Montana, United States. It is part of the Copper City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.98787, -111.52976.
        ▼ How hard is Upper High Ore?
        Upper High Ore is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper High Ore?
        Upper High Ore has 342 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 284 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,191 ft to 5,409 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper High Ore a point to point trail?
        Upper High Ore is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper High Ore?
        Upper High Ore is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper High Ore?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper High Ore. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper High Ore?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper High Ore are:
        • May (44 activities)
        • June (24 activities)
        • October (24 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper High Ore? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper High Ore are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper High Ore?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Upper High Ore. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper High Ore?
        Upper High Ore is a very popular trail. There have been 1,629 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,609 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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