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1.5 miles
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-649 ft
Descent
00:10:54
Avg time
-626 ft
Altitude change
6,196 ft
Altitude min
6,822 ft
Altitude max
6,822 ft
Altitude start
6,194 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-34.9%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
522 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:10:54
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Must Come Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crosscut Trail System
    Bozeman, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5310 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Crosscut Mountain Sports Center

Downhill only, bike only flow trail. No hiking, no horses. This trail is the result of a collaboration between Crosscut, Bridger Bowl, and the Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association, thank you to all involved

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 605 rides
  • Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026 @ 1:01pm (America/Denver)
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 reporter We've mostly dried out after a good week of rainfall. There are still afternoon thunderstorms in the forecast, so watch for muddy spots if there's...
Jun 29, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/Denver)
Jun 29, 2026
 reporter It's been a very rainy weekend and it continues to come down, the trails will need a few days to dry out.
Jun 29, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Denver)
Jun 29, 2026
 reporter It's been a very rainy weekend and it continues to come down, the trails will need a few days to dry out.
Jun 3, 2026 @ 7:00am (America/Denver)
Jun 3, 2026
 reporter trail is ready to ride after the weekend's rain
Jun 2, 2026 @ 9:37am (America/Denver)
Jun 2, 2026
 reporter Crosscut got >2" of rain 5/30-6/1, trails are closed while they dry out
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        Directions to must-come-down trailhead (45.829110, -110.908340)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Must Come Down

        ▼ Where is Must Come Down located?
        Must Come Down is located in Crosscut Trail System, Bozeman, Montana, United States. It is part of the Crosscut Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.82911, -110.90834.
        ▼ How hard is Must Come Down?
        Must Come Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Must Come Down?
        Must Come Down has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 649 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,196 ft to 6,822 ft.
        ▼ Is Must Come Down a point to point trail?
        Yes, Must Come Down is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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