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1.7 miles
Distance
-1,418 ft
Descent
00:10:20
Avg time
-1,418 ft
Altitude change
5,065 ft
Altitude min
6,483 ft
Altitude max
6,483 ft
Altitude start
5,066 ft
Altitude end
-15.5%
Grade
-54.5%
Grade max
23 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:10:20
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Freebird Details
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Riding AreaWhitefish Mountain Resort
Whitefish, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#73428 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Gap Jump
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Year Opened2012
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Land Owner
Steep flow trail with big berms for advanced riders. Perfect for showing off to those riding up Chair 1. Connects the summit to the top of the B-Side Zone.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to freebird trailhead
(48.499120, -114.346140)
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★ 2.0 • 13 miles • 1,773 ft • 13 • Point to Point • Race •
Stage 1: To get your legs warmed up without a big climb, we'll have you ride up Chair 1 and down , , and ....
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freebird
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Where is Freebird located?
Freebird is located in Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Whitefish Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.49912, -114.34614.
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How hard is Freebird?
Freebird is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Freebird?
The trail has 1,418 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,065 ft to 6,483 ft.
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How long is Freebird?
Freebird is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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