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1,473 ft
Distance
-180 ft
Descent
00:01:38
Avg time
-181 ft
Altitude change
8,341 ft
Altitude min
8,522 ft
Altitude max
8,522 ft
Altitude start
8,340 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
1,440 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:01:38
Avg time
Upper Trapper Details
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Riding AreaBig Sky
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#10242 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailSkinny
Great introduction to technical DH. This trail isn't very steep but offers similar technical obstacles to the lower version. There are roots, rocks, stumps, and an optional wood skinny section. If you are comfortable on Happy Hooves and Snake Charmer this is fine.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 21 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 26 miles avg distance
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- 134 rides
- Last: Jul 9, 2026
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Directions to upper-trapper trailhead
(45.275180, -111.394910)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Trapper
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Where is Upper Trapper located?
Upper Trapper is located in Big Sky, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Sky trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.27518, -111.39491.
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How hard is Upper Trapper?
Upper Trapper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Trapper?
The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,341 ft to 8,522 ft.
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How long is Upper Trapper?
Upper Trapper is 1,473 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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