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5.6 miles
Distance
2,652 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
02:23:13
Avg time
2,475 ft
Altitude change
6,318 ft
Altitude min
8,793 ft
Altitude max
6,318 ft
Altitude start
8,793 ft
Altitude end
8.438%
Grade
-17.607%
Grade max
34.323%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3,897 ft
Distance down
2,465 ft
Distance flat
02:23:13
Avg time

West Pine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paradise Valley
    Livingston, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47026 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136838 in Trail Running
    • #1191 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

West Pine Creek trail was rebuilt after a major forest fire decimated the original trail about 15 years ago. The new trail is much more doable than the original. It is still plenty steep in sections but no hike-a-bike if you've been eating your Wheaties.

The first mile or so switchbacks through the old burn, climbing steadily. Shortly after leaving the burned forest for meadows, the pitch eases and the trail follows the ridge line with the views improving as the elevation increases. At about the four-mile mark, the trail reenters the forest, traversing both green and burnt sections. The upper 1.5 miles are pretty rocky but fortunately not as steep, allowing you to hone your technical skills without chunking a lung.

The trail ends where it intersects with the North Dry Divide #135 trail. You can either turn and reap your reward by descending the way you came, or ride down North Dry Divide #135. Both descents are stupid fun.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 39 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Aug 3, 2026 @ 8:13am (America/Denver)
Aug 3, 2026
There are still 76 trees down along the top three miles.
Jul 31, 2026 @ 12:33pm (America/Denver)
Jul 31, 2026
 Rattlesnake at 7860 feet in one of the cairns along the open meadow traverse. Very surprised to see a rattler that high.
Jul 7, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Denver)
Jul 7, 2026
 As of 7/5/2026 there were 100 trees down either across the trail or close enough to walk past above ~8000' on the West Pine/N Dry Creek loop. The...
Jul 5, 2025 @ 1:30pm
Jul 5, 2025
 All clear except for one downed tree. Watch your head on a low tree shortly after it!
Jun 7, 2025 @ 11:23am
Jun 7, 2025
 Snowy up top. Four trees down near top. Likely mostly clear by June 21.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About West Pine

        ▼ Where is West Pine located?
        West Pine is located in Paradise Valley, Livingston, Montana, United States. It is part of the Paradise Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.51014, -110.76409.
        ▼ How hard is West Pine?
        West Pine is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.438%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Pine?
        West Pine has 2,652 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,318 ft to 8,793 ft.
        ▼ Is West Pine a point to point trail?
        West Pine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is West Pine?
        West Pine is 5.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Pine?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on West Pine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride West Pine?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride West Pine are:
        • August (5 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access West Pine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride West Pine?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 15 minutes to ride West Pine. The trail is 5.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is West Pine?
        West Pine is a very popular trail. There have been 215 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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