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Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association
since 2013Maintainer
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- Mountain Bike
9 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
5 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
3 trails
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- 3
- 6
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Caution as of Jun 15, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 3
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,029 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,456 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,922 ft
- Reports
- 219
- Photos
- 131
- Ridden Counter
- 2,877
Popular Bangtail Mountains Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 9 miles • 2,352 ft • 806 •
This IMBA Epic is one of the most famous rides around Bozeman for a reason, stunning views of the Bridger and Crazy Mountains and mile after mile of glorious singletrack. Trail can be ridden in either direction although most people ride...
• 85 ★ 4.3 • 7 miles • 547 ft • 706 •
Opens to dirt bikes 6/16
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 3,904 ft • 103 ft • 607 •
This IMBA Epic is one of the most famous rides around Bozeman for a reason, stunning views of the Bridger and Crazy Mountains and mile after mile of glorious singletrack. Trail can be ridden in either direction although most people ride...
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,955 ft • 0 ft • 40 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 1,231 ft • • atv
See MVUM. Motorized trail from Jackson Ck Trailhead to the Bangail Divide.
Bangtail Mountains Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.3 • 22 miles • 3,493 ft • 6 •
Photos of Bangtail Mountains Mountain Bike
Videos of Bangtail Mountains Mountain Bike
20:35 |
367 |
May 30, 2023 , Bozeman
13:14 |
365 |
May 30, 2023 , Bozeman
12:06 |
436 |
May 30, 2023 , Bozeman
1059 |
Aug 28, 2017 , Bozeman
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangtail Guard Station - Bangtail Divide Central (IMBA Epic) | Jun 15, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Denver) Jun 15, 2026 | Ideal | Bwyoung Trailblazers | Large tree fall still present. 30-60 mins... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek - Bangtail Divide South (IMBA Epic) | Jun 14, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Variable | jhanson927 | ||
| Grassy Mountain - Bangtail Divide North (IMBA Epic) | Jun 14, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/Boise) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | Bwyoung Trailblazers | ||
| Olsen Creek Road (FS-6944) | May 3, 2026 @ 5:26am (America/Denver) May 3, 2026 | Variable | ElliotHayhurst | ||
| Guard Station Cutoff | May 3, 2026 @ 5:20am (America/Denver) May 3, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | ElliotHayhurst | ||
| Bangtail Divide Connector (IMBA Epic) | Aug 14, 2025 @ 4:19pm Aug 14, 2025 | Very Dry | dadbod420 | ||
| Skunk Creek Road | Mar 24, 2025 @ 10:28am Mar 24, 2025 | Snow Cover Partial | DinsmoreBailey SWMMBA | ||
| Access Road | Mar 24, 2025 @ 10:26am Mar 24, 2025 | Snow Cover Partial | DinsmoreBailey SWMMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mdunn409 | wishlist | route | activity #97215049 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 4:08pm Jun 17, 2026 |
| djibolster | wishlist | route | activity #97204931 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 12:59pm Jun 17, 2026 |
| Bwyoung | add | report | activity #97064553 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 2:06pm Jun 15, 2026 |
| jhanson927 | add | report | activity #97059198 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 12:27pm Jun 15, 2026 |
| Bwyoung | add | report | activity #97015484 | Jun 14, 2026 @ 5:36pm Jun 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | 5/20/2026 TLDR: Still Practically Impassable... | May 21, 2026 @ 2:05pm May 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | 5/2/26 Snow covered after the first summit at... | May 3, 2026 @ 4:19am May 3, 2026 | ||
| report | And the rocks are great | Oct 8, 2024 @ 9:46pm Oct 8, 2024 | ||
| report | Dry but very rocky | Oct 6, 2024 @ 5:29pm Oct 6, 2024 | ||
| report | Came over from Msla to do Bangtail after... | Jul 14, 2024 @ 5:27pm Jul 14, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosscut Trail System | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3.5 km | |
| Bridger Range | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6.2 km | |
| Glen Lake Rotary Park | 11.7 km | ||||
| Highland Glen | 9 | 12.6 km | |||
| Triangle Trail System | 17 | 5 | 13.7 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 9 | 41 miles | 4,029 ft | 15 miles | 2,457 ft | #5,016 | #1,809 | 131 | 219 | 1 | 2,396 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | 21 miles | 1,345 ft | 6 miles | 2,457 ft | #5,213 | #1,441 | 164 | 50 | |||
| Horse | 5 | 21 miles | 1,345 ft | 6 miles | 2,457 ft | #1,777 | #934 | 98 | ||||
| Hike | 9 | 41 miles | 4,029 ft | 15 miles | 2,457 ft | #5,957 | #2,152 | 219 | 91 | |||
| Trail Running | 9 | 41 miles | 4,029 ft | 15 miles | 2,457 ft | #5,083 | #1,526 | 219 | 33 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 28 miles | 3,209 ft | 10 miles | 2,457 ft | #733 | #273 | 108 | 17 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 3 | 16 miles | 344 ft | 3 miles | 1,946 ft | #577 | #249 | 57 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Bangtail Mountains
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bangtail Mountains?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bangtail Mountains are:
- Stone Creek - Bangtail Divide South (IMBA Epic) (4.3/5)
- Grassy Mountain - Bangtail Divide North (IMBA Epic) (4.2/5)
- Bangtail Divide Connector (IMBA Epic) (4/5)
- Bangtail Guard Station - Bangtail Divide Central (IMBA Epic) (3.8/5)
- Guard Station Cutoff (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Bangtail Mountains?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Bangtail Mountains are:
- July (72 activities)
- June (50 activities)
- August (49 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Bangtail Mountains?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Bangtail Mountains. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Bangtail Mountains?
The longest trail in Bangtail Mountains is Stone Creek - Bangtail Divide South (IMBA Epic) at 9.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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