Granite Loop Trail
- 4.3 mi
- distance
- 928 ft
- climb
- Jun–Aug
- best months
Is Granite Loop Trail open right now?
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The Forest Service lists an alert for Shoshone National Forest.
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Agency alert covering Shoshone National Forest · USFS · Shoshone National Forest
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Granite Loop Trail offers mountain bikers a scenic 4.3-mile circuit through the Beartooth Butte trail system in Wyoming. This loop showcases the region's distinctive granite formations and natural landscape, providing riders with an accessible way to explore the area. The moderate length makes it ideal for riders looking to log some quality saddle time without committing to an all-day adventure.
Best time to go · Jun–Aug
Best time to visit Granite Loop Trail
Best months: June–August. 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
27° / 3°
Feb
30° / 5°
Mar
39° / 12°
Apr
44° / 20°
May
55° / 29°
Jun
65° / 35°
Jul
74° / 40°
Aug
73° / 37°
Sep
64° / 30°
Oct
50° / 23°
Nov
33° / 12°
Dec
24° / 2°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Silver Gate, MT, 14.8 mi away at 7,495 ft. The station sits about 1,400 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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