Montana · Mountain biking · Makoshika State Park

Makoshika Gateway Trail

1.2 mi
distance
57 ft
climb
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Makoshika Gateway Trail is a mountain biking route in Makoshika State Park in Montana, about 1.3 miles from the town of Glendive. The land is managed by State Fish and Wildlife, and the trail is a short, low-elevation ride of about 1.2 miles, with a total climb of 57 feet and a total descent of 115 feet. The most comfortable months for a ride are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Glendive show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 76°F, while July and August average in the upper 80s. The trail is close to several other routes. Gunners Ridge Trail is about 0.4 miles away, and Diane Gabriel Trail is about 0.9 miles away. Ponderosa Trail and Kinney Coulee are both within about 3 miles.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Makoshika Gateway Trail

    Best months: April–June and September–October. 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

      29° / 9°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 13°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 23°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 34°

      8 wet

    5. May

      69° / 45°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 54°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 60°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 58°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 48°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 36°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 24°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 13°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glendive, MT, 1.4 mi away at 2,075 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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