more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
329 ft
Climb
00:29:37
Avg time
329 ft
Altitude change
5,394 ft
Altitude min
5,724 ft
Altitude max
5,395 ft
Altitude start
5,725 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
39 ft
Distance down
994 ft
Distance flat
00:29:37
Avg time

Windmill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pipestone
    Whitehall, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #186341 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #312814 in Trail Running
    • #296081 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Non-motorized trail, travels on the east-side of Dry Creek. Passes by a house with a windmill. Part of the the Butte 100 racecourse: https://www.trailforks.com/route/2015-butte-100/

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Windmill located?
      Windmill is located in Pipestone, Whitehall, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pipestone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.95046, -112.24196.
      ▼ How hard is Windmill?
      Windmill is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Windmill?
      Windmill has 329 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,394 ft to 5,724 ft.
      ▼ Is Windmill a point to point trail?
      Windmill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Windmill?
      Windmill is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Windmill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Windmill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Windmill?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Windmill are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Windmill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Windmill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Windmill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Windmill. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Windmill?
      Windmill is a very popular trail. There have been 188 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 178 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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