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4.3 miles
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:24:51
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
4,042 ft
Altitude min
4,074 ft
Altitude max
4,067 ft
Altitude start
4,045 ft
Altitude end
-0.095%
Grade
-8.741%
Grade max
6.233%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,717 ft
Distance flat
00:24:51
Avg time
Headwaters Trail System Details
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Riding AreaHeadwaters
Three Forks, Montana -
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeXC, RD, Fat, CX, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
The Headwaters Trail System is a paved network of trails, portions of which run along the former Milwaukee Railroad corridor through the City of Three Forks to Missouri Headwaters State Park. As its name implies, the park contains the origin of the Missouri River, formed where the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin rivers meet. Visitors can camp where Lewis and Clark stayed on their famous expedition in 1805 across the country.
The scenic trail provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains and grasslands, winds around ponds and through old growth cottonwood trees, and ends on the banks of the Jefferson River. In 2007, the system was selected as the Montana Trail of the Year by the state's Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
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(45.897893, -111.547199)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headwaters Trail System
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Where is Headwaters Trail System located?
Headwaters Trail System is located in Headwaters, Three Forks, Montana, United States. It is part of the Headwaters trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.89789, -111.5472.
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How hard is Headwaters Trail System?
Headwaters Trail System is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.095%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Headwaters Trail System?
Headwaters Trail System has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,042 ft to 4,074 ft.
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Is Headwaters Trail System a point to point trail?
Headwaters Trail System is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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