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6.5 miles
Distance
3,638 ft
Climb
-592 ft
Descent
02:10:00
Avg time
3,046 ft
Altitude change
3,555 ft
Altitude min
6,618 ft
Altitude max
3,555 ft
Altitude start
6,600 ft
Altitude end
8.902%
Grade
-34.728%
Grade max
66.629%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,346 ft
Distance flat
02:10:00
Avg time

Wire Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swan Lake
    , Montana
  • AKA
    #78
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46461 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #258199 in Trail Running
    • #286889 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Late July to September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A long, flowing descent accessed from Alpine trail #7. Can be quite overgrown mid-summer; and the intermediate-level descent seems to go forever. Make sure to let the wildlife know you're coming, as the trail does not see much traffic.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Aug 2, 2026 @ 9:55am (America/Denver)
Aug 2, 2026
 One big tree down. Main DH is riding well from last year’s brushing.
Jul 6, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Denver)
Jul 6, 2026
 As good of shape as it's ever been in
Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:38pm (America/Denver)
Jun 11, 2026
FAMB Trail Crew cut out to where we encountered snow about a quarter mile from the A7 intersection. Thank you to all the users that cut out the...
Sep 1, 2025 @ 10:26am
Sep 1, 2025
 There are a few trees across. FAMB brushed it up to Spring Slide. The trail is still brushy the last mile to Alpine 7.
Aug 24, 2025 @ 8:46am
Aug 24, 2025
 FAMB killed it with the brushing this year! Donate! Trail is riding amazing. One of the best downhills anywhere when it’s brushed. Three trees...
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on Aug 2, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.53 (11 votes)
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        Directions to wire-trail trailhead (47.898650, -113.802867)

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        Routes with this trail

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        Napa to Wire - Alpine #7 Route
        ★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 3,732 ft • 15 • Point to Point •
        A spectacular high alpine ride. Best done as a point-to-point shuttle.
        61
        Napa to Wire
        42 miles • 7,127 ft • 3 • Loop •
        Napa to bond loop, no shuttle
        61
        Napa to Wire - Alpine #7 loop
        41 miles • 7,053 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
        A spectacular high alpine ride. Best done as a point-to-point shuttle.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wire Trail

        ▼ Where is Wire Trail located?
        Wire Trail is located in Swan Lake, Montana, United States. It is part of the Swan Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.89865, -113.80287.
        ▼ How hard is Wire Trail?
        Wire Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.902%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wire Trail?
        Wire Trail has 3,638 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 592 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,555 ft to 6,618 ft.
        ▼ Is Wire Trail a point to point trail?
        Wire Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Wire Trail?
        Wire Trail is 6.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wire Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Wire Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wire Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wire Trail are:
        • August (6 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Wire Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wire Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Wire Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 25 minutes to ride Wire Trail. The trail is 6.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Wire Trail?
        Wire Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 128 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 127 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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