more stats
1,345 ft
Distance
-165 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-165 ft
Altitude change
8,340 ft
Altitude min
8,506 ft
Altitude max
8,506 ft
Altitude start
8,340 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-36.2%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
1,345 ft
Distance down
00:01:15
Avg time

Upper Trapper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Big Sky
    , Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5249 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12419 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #25 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #18 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny

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.

Tags
Skinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 63 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 186 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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on Aug 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 45.27516, -111.3949.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Trapper?
      Upper Trapper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Trapper?
      The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,340 ft to 8,506 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Trapper?
      Upper Trapper is 1,345 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Trapper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Trapper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Trapper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Trapper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Trapper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Trapper. The trail is 1,345 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Trapper?
      Upper Trapper is a very popular trail. There have been 924 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,389 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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