Montana · Mountain biking · Near Emigrant

Fs 421

2.6 mi
round trip
1,562 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route

Is Fs 421 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Fs 421, 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.

Fs 421 is a mountain biking route in Montana's Custer Gallatin National Forest, within the Bozeman Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 7,500 feet to a high point of 8,762 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,562 feet over a 5.1-mile round trip. The climb is front-loaded, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.83 miles in, with a grade of 24 percent. The route is rated hard, and the climb is steep from the start. Plan for a full day on the trail, with the high point reached about halfway through the trip. The low point is at 7,500 feet, and the route drops back to that level on the return. Telephone Ridge, a hike, lies about 0.6 miles away, and Telephone Ridge Road, a mountain biking route, is about 1.4 miles off. For an overnight stay, Fox Creek Cabin (mt) and Spire Rock are both about 4.5 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Fr3125-04

    Campground

    Campground · 0.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Blacksmith Italian

    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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