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1.4 miles
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:10:50
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,632 ft
Altitude min
1,651 ft
Altitude max
1,636 ft
Altitude start
1,637 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
974 ft
Distance climb
1,135 ft
Distance down
5,079 ft
Distance flat
00:10:50
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Mato-tope Trail Details

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  • Riding Area
    Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
    Mandan, North Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #209697 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Land Owner
    North Dakota State Parks

Beginning at the confluence of the Missouri and Heart Rivers, the trail loops the campground by running along the rivers and next to the old Northern Pacific Railroad line. The trail is named in honor of Mato-tope (Four Bears). He grew up in On-a-Slant and was the son of Chief Good Boy. Mato-tope was the second Mandan Chief named Four Bears.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mato-tope Trail

        ▼ Where is Mato-tope Trail located?
        Mato-tope Trail is located in Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Mandan, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.76638, -100.84536.
        ▼ How hard is Mato-tope Trail?
        Mato-tope Trail is rated as Green difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mato-tope Trail?
        Mato-tope Trail has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,632 ft to 1,651 ft.
        ▼ How long is Mato-tope Trail?
        Mato-tope Trail is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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