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4.3 miles
Distance
1,823 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
01:20:06
Avg time
1,783 ft
Altitude change
5,871 ft
Altitude min
7,680 ft
Altitude max
5,897 ft
Altitude start
7,680 ft
Altitude end
7.8%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
59.1%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
1,365 ft
Distance down
886 ft
Distance flat
01:20:06
Avg time
Rat Lake Details
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Activities
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorthern Gallatin Range
Bozeman, Montana -
Ref Number#416
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in ATVing/Offroading
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#226014 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #36637 in E-Biking
- #121625 in Trail Running
- #104589 in Hiking
- #488 in ATVing/Offroading
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for Dirtbiking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
This is the typical access trail for looping Garnet. Begins on a road, then hop over the pile of rocks at the parking lot where it becomes 2track. Mostly moderate climbing, but there are 2 really steep loose pushes. If you are on an e-bike, dirt bike or ATV, this is your route to the top of Garnet once it opens. It is a good loop or partial shuttle for MTB also. Open to Motorized use June 16.
Access Info
Storm Castle Road has 3 gates which open May 16th, June 16th and July 16th. If on MTB, parking at the Storm Castle/Garnet Mtn NRT is the spot for a loop, or continue 3.7 mi further and take the slight right to Rat Lake.
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(45.432490, -111.157050)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rat Lake
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Where is Rat Lake located?
Rat Lake is located in Northern Gallatin Range, Bozeman, Montana, United States. It is part of the Northern Gallatin Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.43249, -111.15705.
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How hard is Rat Lake?
Rat Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Rat Lake?
Rat Lake has 1,823 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,871 ft to 7,680 ft.
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Is Rat Lake a point to point trail?
Rat Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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