Montana · Mountain biking

Bangtail Divide

7.5 mi
round trip
2,319 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

Is Bangtail Divide open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Bangtail Divide, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bangtail Divide is a 7.46-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 2,319 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a divide and is managed by the Forest Service.

  • Nearby · Jackson Divide Spur Trail · Bangtail Divide Trail · East Bridger South
  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Bangtail Divide

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 15°

      11 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

      10 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      46° / 24°

      12 wet · 9 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 30°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    5. May

      63° / 39°

      15 wet · 2 snow

    6. Jun

      72° / 46°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 52°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 50°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 42°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    10. Oct

      57° / 32°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    11. Nov

      42° / 22°

      10 wet · 7 snow

    12. Dec

      33° / 14°

      11 wet · 9 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bozeman Montana State Univ, MT, 13.6 mi away at 4,913 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.