Montana · Mountain biking

Bangtail Divide Trail

0.8 mi
round trip
234 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 6 h ago

Is Bangtail Divide Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Bangtail Divide Trail, 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 Trail is a 1.5-mile out-and-back mountain biking route in Montana's Custer Gallatin National Forest, within the Bozeman Ranger District. It starts at about 7,607 feet and reaches a high point of 7,671 feet, with a total climb of 234 feet and a descent of the same amount, making it a short, low-elevation ride. The trail is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes near the start, with an 8% grade at about 0.22 miles in. The trail is managed by the Forest Service, and the ride is well suited to a quick outing in the district. Bishop Park Trail and Bangtail Creek Trail both lie within about a mile, and Canyon Creek Trail is roughly 1.6 miles away, so it's easy to pair this with another walk or bike. Battle Ridge Cabin is about 8.5 miles away, and the Wolverine Bowl climbing area sits at the same distance, offering options for overnight stays and rock climbing in the wider area.

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