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1.8 miles
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-520 ft
Descent
00:13:34
Avg time
-442 ft
Altitude change
6,733 ft
Altitude min
7,189 ft
Altitude max
7,175 ft
Altitude start
6,733 ft
Altitude end
-4.622%
Grade
-17.334%
Grade max
10.37%
Grade min
1,654 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
333 ft
Distance flat
00:13:34
Avg time

Lake Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Run Trails
    Red Lodge, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #204210 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95734 in Trail Running
    • #185406 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    NFS

Maybe the smoothest mile of single track in Red Lodge. However, when it's wet be careful crossing the drainage bars. They can become really slick. Again, a lot of multi-use on this trail, so make sure you're riding with your head up watching out and slowing down for other recreational users.

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**Note of 2022 the Trailhead is 2 miles further below the original Trailhead. The footbridge to cross the crick is currently out from flooding....
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Fork

        Where is Lake Fork located?
        Lake Fork is located in Silver Run Trails, Red Lodge, Montana, United States. It is part of the Silver Run Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.07898, -109.41151.
        How hard is Lake Fork?
        Lake Fork is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.622%.
        What is the elevation gain for Lake Fork?
        Lake Fork has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 520 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,733 ft to 7,189 ft.
        Is Lake Fork a point to point trail?
        Lake Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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