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        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 16, 2024

        Stats

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        Trails (view details)
        19
        Trails Mountain Bike
        19
        Trails E-Bike
        19
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        1
        Trails Hike
        19
        Trails Trail Running
        19
        Total Distance
        30 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        9 miles
        Total Descent
        2,428 ft
        Total Vertical
        1,168 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        5,751 ft
        Reports
        9
        Photos
        42
        Ridden Counter
        297
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        Popular Fishtail Mountain Biking Trails

        95 4.5 5,240 ft 97 ft 82
        The lower section of the Gnomon Trail gently winds its way from Daydreams by Patrick Dougherty to a main 4-way intersection, the Compass, one mile away. This family-friendly trail is a great way to ease into an exploration of our trail...
        90 4.2 4 miles 1,064 ft 77
        Beginning at the main 4-way intersection, the steadily climbs over 1,140 feet in 3.9 miles to reach its destination at the Domo by Ensamble Studio. While the trail switchbacks throughout the ascent, the climb is moderate to demanding in...
        85 4.0 2 miles 388 ft 58
        The Lower climbs 1.5 miles from the to the Beartooth Portal. While gaining around 350 feet of elevation, the winding trail gradually takes you along the rim of Murphy Canyon with beautiful views out to the Beartooth Portal and the...
        75 4.0 1 mile 216 ft 56
        The trail can be done in either direction, and connects the Beartooth Portal by Ensamble Studio with the . Gaining or descending over 170 feet in 1.5 miles, this trail takes guests along the rim of Murphy Canyon while climbing up to the...
        60 5.0 3 miles 473 ft 38
        Beginning at the Domo, this 4.5-mile loop brings guests to three sculptures by Mark di Suvero: Beethoven’s Quartet, Whale’s Cry, and Proverb as well as Archway II by Alexander Liberman. While this loop can be taken in either...
        45 4.5 2 miles 197 ft 34
        The upper section of the Gnomon Trail takes visitors 1.5 miles (3 miles round-trip) on rolling terrain from the Compass intersection to Satellite #5: Pioneer by Stephen Talasnik. From the visitor center to Satellite #5: Pioneer, the...
        65 5.0 1,220 ft 40 ft 31
        This quick .4 mile (round-trip) out and back takes you from the to sculpture Proverb by Mark di Suvero.
        100 0.0 735 ft 0 ft 31
        : 2.5 miles round trip, 280ft. elevation gain Beginning from the Curlew parking lot, the brings guests to a variety of sculptures that can be seen around our main campus, including The Soil You See... by Wendy Red Star, Two Discs by...

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        Fishtail Mountain Bike Routes

        4.4 16 miles 2,117 ft 8 Loop
        Recommended loop to see the most of the art pieces and promote an easier climb up opposed to

        Photos of Fishtail Mountain Bike

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        Recent Trail Reports

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike1930 miles2,428 ft9 miles1,168 ft
        #4,810#1,6174791203
        E-Bike1930 miles2,428 ft9 miles1,168 ft
        #4,674#1,4939116
        Winter Fat Bike12 miles3 ft299 ft387 ft
        Hike1930 miles2,428 ft9 miles1,168 ft
        #7,396#2,6189120
        Trail Running1930 miles2,428 ft9 miles1,168 ft
        #6,850#2,246915

        Frequently Asked Questions About Fishtail

        What are the best places to ride in Fishtail?
        Fishtail has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Fishtail?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Fishtail are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Fishtail?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Fishtail are:
        • September (6 activities)
        • July (5 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        Check the Fishtail reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Fishtail?
        Check the Fishtail trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.

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