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3.0 miles
Distance
435 ft
Climb
-814 ft
Descent
00:38:40
Avg time
-379 ft
Altitude change
5,017 ft
Altitude min
5,517 ft
Altitude max
5,396 ft
Altitude start
5,016 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-39.6%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
4,797 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,339 ft
Distance flat
00:38:40
Avg time

Destroying Angel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Copper City
    Three Forks, Montana
  • AKA
    DA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68329 in Trail Running
    • #68501 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    BLM

This trail has a little of everything, including some of the best views, rocks and fast meadow turns. Riding from north to south will be much less physically demanding but does still require climbing. Technical bits are not very steep and are getting easier to navigate as the fresh tread packs in. Because of some shaded aspects, this is likely the trail that will be wet most often in shoulder seasons.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 201 rides
  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Apr 4, 2026 @ 12:20pm (America/Denver)
Apr 4, 2026
 Lots of mud in the north facing sections
Mar 3, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Denver)
Mar 3, 2026
 Mud on the north side near the top, south side up and back nice and dry.
Feb 22, 2026 @ 2:24pm (America/Denver)
Feb 22, 2026
 Half clear half deep mud
Jan 18, 2026 @ 10:54am (America/Boise)
Jan 18, 2026
Oct 21, 2025 @ 11:55pm (America/Denver)
Oct 21, 2025
 Rode every trail in the Copper City network on 10/20—trail conditions were ideal. There were a few small puddles (predominantly on the...
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Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.79 (7 votes)
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        Boundary Ride
        ★ 2.0 • 19 miles • 3,079 ft • 29 •
        This is a big day! Enjoy the full boundary of Copper City. Lots of up, lots of down, and a hike-a-bike in...
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        Destroying Angel Challenge
        11 miles • 1,478 ft • 7 • Race •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Destroying Angel

        ▼ Where is Destroying Angel located?
        Destroying Angel is located in Copper City, Three Forks, Montana, United States. It is part of the Copper City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.00466, -111.52393.
        ▼ How hard is Destroying Angel?
        Destroying Angel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Destroying Angel?
        Destroying Angel has 435 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 814 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,017 ft to 5,517 ft.
        ▼ Is Destroying Angel a point to point trail?
        Destroying Angel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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