Fs 1706
- 5.1 mi
- round trip
- 3,154 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
Is FS 1706 open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name FS 1706, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).
Sourdough/Bozeman Creek Trailhead and Trail Closure
Agency closure covering Bozeman Ranger District · Order 01-11-06-27-02 · USFS · Bozeman Ranger District
NFSR #1700 South Plateau Road Closure
Agency closure covering Custer Gallatin National Forest · USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest
Storm Castle Creek Trail #185 Temporarily Closed Due to Storm Damage
Agency closure covering Bozeman Ranger District · Order 01-11-06-26-07 · USFS · Bozeman Ranger District
Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Summer Interim Travel Order and Map and Order # 01-11-00-26-02
Agency closure covering Custer Gallatin National Forest · Order 01-11-00-26-02 · USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest
Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Winter Interim Travel Order and Map Order Number: #01-11-00-26-01
Agency closure covering Custer Gallatin National Forest · USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
FS 1706 is a mountain biking route in Montana's Custer Gallatin National Forest, within the Bozeman Ranger District. It is an out-and-back ride of about 10 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 3,150 feet. The route starts at a low point of about 5,591 feet and climbs to a high point of about 6,856 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 3 miles in, with a grade of about 19 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 79°F with lows in the mid-40s, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. The route sits close to several other trails. Canyon Creek Trail is about 1.2 miles away, and Bangtail Divide Trail is about 1.4 miles away. For an overnight stay, Battle Ridge campground is about 6.9 miles off, and the Lower Replica climbing area is about 7.9 miles away.
- Canyon Creek TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Bangtail Divide TrailMountain biking1.4 mi
- Bangtail Creek Connector TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Battle RidgeCamping6.9 mi
- Battle Ridge CabinCamping7 mi
- Lower ReplicaRock climbing7.9 mi
- Wolverine BowlRock climbing8 mi
- Summer Triangle (aka Upper Replica)Rock climbing8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Bangtail Divide TrailMountain biking · ~2 min drive
- Logging RoadMountain biking · ~5 min drive
- Bangtail DivideMountain biking · ~8 min drive
- Bangtail Divide TrailMountain biking · ~3 min drive
- FS 1706Mountain biking · ~5 min drive
- Bangtail Divide TrailMountain biking · ~4 min drive
- Logging RoadMountain biking · ~5 min drive
- Bangtail Divide TrailMountain biking · ~4 min drive
- Logging RoadMountain biking · ~5 min drive
- Bangtail Divide TrailMountain biking · ~4 min drive
Best time to visit FS 1706
Best months: May–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.
Jan
33° / 14°
5 wet
Feb
34° / 13°
5 wet
Mar
42° / 20°
7 wet
Apr
49° / 26°
9 wet
May
59° / 34°
11 wet
Jun
68° / 41°
11 wet
Jul
79° / 46°
8 wet
Aug
79° / 44°
6 wet
Sep
68° / 38°
6 wet
Oct
54° / 29°
6 wet
Nov
41° / 20°
6 wet
Dec
32° / 13°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wilsall 8 Ene, MT, 19.7 mi away at 5,865 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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