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4,446 ft
Distance
392 ft
Climb
00:11:40
Avg time
392 ft
Altitude change
5,860 ft
Altitude min
6,252 ft
Altitude max
5,861 ft
Altitude start
6,253 ft
Altitude end
8.8%
Grade
-0.8%
Grade max
27.5%
Grade min
4,393 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance flat
00:11:40
Avg time
Blacktail Access Details
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Riding AreaThompson Park
Butte, Montana -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Blacktail Access is a 4,446 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Butte Montana. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to blacktail-access trailhead
(45.910780, -112.445860)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blacktail Access
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Where is Blacktail Access located?
Blacktail Access is located in Thompson Park, Butte, Montana, United States. It is part of the Thompson Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.91078, -112.44586.
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How hard is Blacktail Access?
Blacktail Access is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Blacktail Access?
Blacktail Access has 392 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,860 ft to 6,252 ft.
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Is Blacktail Access a point to point trail?
Blacktail Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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