Blacktail Ridge Trail

Butte · Montana

3.4 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

37 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Weather outlook

Clear
37°
34°
53°
19 mph
Gust38 mph
7:20 AM
5:06 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

22% top-layer soil moisture36°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Forecast window

Thursday

a high near 57°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

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About This Trail

Blacktail Ridge Trail is a 3.4-mile mountain bike trail near Butte, Montana. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 37 min.

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Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Blue Square

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Where is Blacktail Ridge Trail?

Blacktail Ridge Trail is a mountain bike trail near Butte, Montana. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Blacktail Ridge Trail?

Blacktail Ridge Trail is 3.4 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 37 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Blacktail Ridge Trail?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-08: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Blacktail Ridge Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Butte include Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, USFS 924, Skeeboggen Trail, Eagles Nest. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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