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3.6 miles
Distance
1,063 ft
Climb
-226 ft
Descent
01:01:22
Avg time
837 ft
Altitude change
6,783 ft
Altitude min
7,675 ft
Altitude max
6,824 ft
Altitude start
7,661 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
29.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,984 ft
Distance down
2,067 ft
Distance flat
01:01:22
Avg time
Ross Pass Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBridger Range
Bozeman, Montana -
Ref Number#526
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AKAUpper Brackett Creek
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
- 95 in Dirtbiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
Off of the Fairy 500, this singletrack ascends to Ross Pass with a series of ups and downs followed by a more sustained climb accompanying the switchbacks near the top. Motors OK 6/16-10/15.
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(45.878800, -110.930200)
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Nearby Trails
- Bracket Creek Road (north) 1 mile
- Bracket Creek Road (old) 1 mile
- Ross Peak Climbing Access 3 miles
- Carroll Creek 3 miles
- Ross Pass 3 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ross Pass
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Where is Ross Pass located?
Ross Pass is located in Bridger Range, Bozeman, Montana, United States. It is part of the Bridger Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.8788, -110.9302.
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How hard is Ross Pass?
Ross Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Ross Pass?
Ross Pass has 1,063 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 226 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,783 ft to 7,675 ft.
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Is Ross Pass a point to point trail?
Ross Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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