Riverside Bike Trail
West Yellowstone, Montana
| Address: | 4 Madison Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA |
| GPS: |
44°39'36.9"N 111°5'50.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.3 mi |
Just inside Yellowstone's West Entrance is a short and stunning mountain bike trail that shouldn't be missed. Riverside Bike Trail is a gravel and dirt trail that leads through the forest to the beautiful Madison River. This trail is level 1.4 mile trail, easy for mountain bikers of all skill levels. The views and riverside access make this a perfect way to spend a few hours in a lesser visited section of Yellowstone National Park. This trail takes mountain bikers an average of one to two hours to complete.
Riverside Bike Trail is open in the summer and fall months during day light hours. It is reccommended to use a mountain bike due to the trail's terrain. The trailhead can be found on the left side of the road when entering the West Entrance from West Yellowstone.
Mountain bikers should keep an eye out for and a safe distance from any wildlife found on Riverside Bike Trail.
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From West Yellowstone, Montana
- Head north on N Electric St toward Firehole Ave (39 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Firehole AvePass by CROSSWINDS INN (on the left)(0.2 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on Firehole Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Boundary St (0.1 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
1.3 milesElevation Gain ?
-23 feetReal Ascent ?
17 feetReal Descent ?
40 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-3° to 1°)
-6% to 2%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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