4.6 miles
Distance
863 ft
Climb
-857 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
6,041 ft
Altitude min
6,041 ft
Altitude start
6,047 ft
Altitude end
-34.9%
Grade max
30.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,694 ft
Distance flat

This loop takes you around all of the flow trails at Crosscut.

Detailed Description
Flow Trail Loop is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Bozeman Montana. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 863 ft with a max elevation of 6,809 ft then descends -857 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Altitude min
    6,041 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,041 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,047 ft
  • Climb
    863 ft
  • Descent
    -857 ft
  • Grade max
    -34.9%
  • Grade min
    30.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,694 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Crosscut Trail System
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Bike west on Summer Road (Gravel).
  2. Continue for 70 meters.
  3. Bike northwest on Ewok Forest.
  4. Continue for 80 meters.
  5. Bike west on Ewok Forest.
  6. Continue for 80 meters.
  7. Bike west on Ewok Forest.
  8. Continue for 100 meters.
  9. Bike north on Ewok Forest.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Bike west on Ewok Forest.
  12. Continue for 200 meters.
  13. Bike southwest on Ewok Forest.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Bike west on Ewok Forest.
  16. Continue for 30 meters.
  17. Bike south on Ewok Forest.
  18. Continue for 30 meters.
  19. Bike northwest on Meadow Loop.
  20. Continue for 20 meters.
  21. Bike west on Meadow Loop.
  22. Continue for 50 meters.
  23. Walk northwest on Meadow Loop.
  24. Continue for 60 meters.
  25. Walk west on Meadow Loop.
  26. Continue for 90 meters.
  27. Walk northwest on Meadow Loop.
  28. Continue for 30 meters.
  29. Walk east on What Goes Up.
  30. Continue for 30 meters.
  31. Walk northwest on What Goes Up.
  32. Continue for 60 meters.
  33. Walk south on What Goes Up.
  34. Continue for 60 meters.
  35. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  36. Continue for 50 meters.
  37. Walk northwest on What Goes Up.
  38. Continue for 90 meters.
  39. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  40. Continue for 20 meters.
  41. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  42. Continue for 50 meters.
  43. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  44. Continue for 30 meters.
  45. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  46. Continue for 50 meters.
  47. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  48. Continue for 60 meters.
  49. Walk northwest on What Goes Up.
  50. Continue for 100 meters.
  51. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  52. Continue for 80 meters.
  53. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  54. Continue for 70 meters.
  55. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  56. Continue for 100 meters.
  57. Walk northwest on What Goes Up.
  58. Continue for 50 meters.
  59. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  60. Continue for 60 meters.
  61. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  62. Continue for 60 meters.
  63. Walk northwest on What Goes Up.
  64. Continue for 40 meters.
  65. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  66. Continue for 30 meters.
  67. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  68. Continue for 70 meters.
  69. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  70. Continue for 80 meters.
  71. Walk north on What Goes Up.
  72. Continue for 40 meters.
  73. Walk northwest on What Goes Up.
  74. Continue for 80 meters.
  75. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  76. Continue for 60 meters.
  77. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  78. Continue for 30 meters.
  79. Walk south on What Goes Up.
  80. Continue for 50 meters.
  81. Walk south on What Goes Up.
  82. Continue for 50 meters.
  83. Walk south on What Goes Up.
  84. Continue for 30 meters.
  85. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  86. Continue for 50 meters.
  87. Walk south on What Goes Up.
  88. Continue for 40 meters.
  89. Walk south on What Goes Up.
  90. Continue for 30 meters.
  91. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  92. Continue for 60 meters.
  93. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  94. Continue for 30 meters.
  95. Walk southwest on What Goes Up.
  96. Continue for 40 meters.
  97. Walk south on What Goes Up.
  98. Continue for 60 meters.
  99. Walk south on What Goes Up.
  100. Continue for 20 meters.
  101. Walk northwest on What Goes Up.
  102. Continue for 40 meters.
  103. Walk north on What Goes Up.
  104. Continue for 80 meters.
  105. Walk north on What Goes Up.
  106. Continue for 50 meters.
  107. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  108. Continue for 40 meters.
  109. Walk north on What Goes Up.
  110. Continue for 80 meters.
  111. Walk west on What Goes Up.
  112. Continue for 50 meters.
  113. Walk north on What Goes Up.
  114. Continue for 60 meters.
  115. Walk northwest on What Goes Up.
  116. Continue for 20 meters.
  117. Walk northwest on What Goes Up.
  118. Continue for 30 meters.
  119. Walk south on Must Come Down.
  120. Continue for 30 meters.
  121. Walk south on Must Come Down.
  122. Continue for 50 meters.
  123. Walk southeast on Must Come Down.
  124. Continue for 50 meters.
  125. Walk southeast on Must Come Down.
  126. Continue for 40 meters.
  127. Walk west on Must Come Down.
  128. Continue for 40 meters.
  129. Walk south on Must Come Down.
  130. Continue for 90 meters.
  131. Walk south on Must Come Down.
  132. Continue for 50 meters.
  133. Walk south on Must Come Down.
  134. Continue for 60 meters.
  135. Walk east on Must Come Down.
  136. Continue for 40 meters.
  137. Walk north on Must Come Down.
  138. Continue for 30 meters.
  139. Walk north on Must Come Down.
  140. Continue for 50 meters.
  141. Walk east on Must Come Down.
  142. Continue for 60 meters.
  143. Walk northeast on Must Come Down.
  144. Continue for 40 meters.
  145. Walk south on Must Come Down.
  146. Continue for 20 meters.
  147. Walk south on Must Come Down.
  148. Continue for 30 meters.
  149. Walk northeast on Must Come Down.
  150. Continue for 70 meters.
  151. Walk north on Must Come Down.
  152. Continue for 100 meters.
  153. Walk north on Must Come Down.
  154. Continue for 100 meters.
  155. Walk northeast on Must Come Down.
  156. Continue for 100 meters.
  157. Walk north on Must Come Down.
  158. Continue for 100 meters.
  159. Walk northeast on Must Come Down.
  160. Continue for 100 meters.
  161. Walk southeast on Must Come Down.
  162. Continue for 100 meters.
  163. Walk southeast on Must Come Down.
  164. Continue for 60 meters.
  165. Walk east on Must Come Down.
  166. Continue for 200 meters.
  167. Walk northeast on Must Come Down.
  168. Continue for 100 meters.
  169. Walk northeast on Must Come Down.
  170. Continue for 200 meters.
  171. Walk north on Must Come Down.
  172. Continue for 200 meters.
  173. Walk north on Must Come Down.
  174. Continue for 100 meters.
  175. Walk north on Must Come Down.
  176. Continue for 100 meters.
  177. Walk north on Must Come Down.
  178. Continue for 50 meters.
  179. Walk east on Yoda's Return.
  180. Continue for 50 meters.
  181. Walk east on Yoda's Return.
  182. Continue for 40 meters.
  183. Walk southwest on Yoda's Return.
  184. Continue for 60 meters.
  185. Walk northeast on Yoda's Return.
  186. Continue for 90 meters.
  187. Walk northeast on Yoda's Return.
  188. Continue for 90 meters.
  189. Walk east on Yoda's Return.
  190. Continue for 90 meters.
  191. Walk southeast on Yoda's Return.
  192. Continue for 60 meters.
  193. Walk southeast on Yoda's Return.
  194. Continue for 100 meters.
  195. Walk southeast on Yoda's Return.
  196. Continue for 70 meters.
  197. Walk southeast on Yoda's Return.
  198. Continue for 80 meters.
  199. Walk east on Yoda's Return.
  200. Continue for 50 meters.
  201. Walk south on Yoda's Return.
  202. Continue for 60 meters.
  203. Walk southeast on Yoda's Return.
  204. Continue for 30 meters.
  205. Walk northeast on Yoda's Return.
  206. Continue for 40 meters.
  207. Walk northeast on Ewok Forest.
  208. Continue for 80 meters.
  209. Walk northeast on Ewok Forest.
  210. Continue for 70 meters.
  211. Walk east on Ewok Forest.
  212. Continue for 10 meters.
  213. Walk northeast on Ewok Forest.
  214. Continue for 30 meters.
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