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1.7 miles
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:12:19
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
6,655 ft
Altitude min
6,665 ft
Altitude max
6,665 ft
Altitude start
6,660 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
1,053 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:12:19
Avg time

Frontier Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    West Yellowstone
    , Montana
  • Ref Number
    #630
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #262023 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #276948 in Trail Running
    • #310361 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Custer-Gallatin National Forest

A level loop around West Yellowstone through the forest.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Frontier Trail

        Where is Frontier Trail located?
        Frontier Trail is located in West Yellowstone, Montana, United States. It is part of the West Yellowstone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.67423, -111.09722.
        How hard is Frontier Trail?
        Frontier Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Frontier Trail?
        Frontier Trail has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,655 ft to 6,665 ft.
        Is Frontier Trail a point to point trail?
        Frontier Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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