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Montana · Mountain biking · Big Mountain Trailhead · Near Whitefish
East Rim
- 0.4 mi
- distance
- 57 ft
- climb
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.
Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 1-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
East Rim is a short mountain biking route in the Tally Lake Ranger District of Flathead National Forest in northwest Montana, managed by the Forest Service. It sits about 0.4 miles from the East Rim Loop, which makes it easy to pair with a hike. The route is a short climb of about 0.4 miles, rising from roughly 6,560 feet to about 6,575 feet. The steepest part comes near the start, with a grade of about 9%, and the total gain is about 57 feet one way. Several other trails lie close by. The East Rim Loop is about 0.1 mile away, Runaway Train about 0.2 mile, and Freebird and Kashmir each about 0.3 mile. For more riding, the Gnr trailhead is about 0.4 mile away.
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