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9.1 miles
Distance
1,698 ft
Climb
-1,708 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
5,996 ft
Altitude min
6,006 ft
Altitude start
5,997 ft
Altitude end
-46.7%
Grade max
56.1%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,867 ft
Distance flat
This shorter version of North Dry Creek still gives you excellent flow trail sections after an easier gravel road access to the top of the N Dry Flow sections. It offers some excellent views of Paradise Valley and demonstrates some of the very best trail building Park County has to offer.
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Detailed Description
Short Lower North Dry Loop is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Livingston Montana. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,698 ft with a max elevation of 7,440 ft then descends -1,708 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 15, 2025)
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Livingston Bicycle ClubMaintainer
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Avg time1 hr 24 min
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Altitude min5,996 ft
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Altitude start6,006 ft
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Altitude end5,997 ft
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Climb1,698 ft
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Descent-1,708 ft
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Grade max-46.7%
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Grade min56.1%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat2,867 ft
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