Do you consider yourself an outdoor adventurer or a thrill-seeker? Have you ever tried downhill mountain biking? It’s the ultimate rush! Read on to learn about how you can try Big Sky, Montana, mountain biking for yourself.
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Where to Find the Top Mountain Biking Trails in Big Sky
Big Sky Resort owns some of the best mountain biking trails in the Big Sky area. This resort features an impressive array of winter and summer activities and is conveniently located just 15-minutes away from The Wilson Hotel. At the resort, riders can explore over 40 miles of action-packed trails. These are the area’s only downhill trails that are lift-accessible. Whether you’re a beginner or expert at this sport, there is a trail for you.
Beginner and Intermediate Trails
If you’ve never tried your hand at mountain biking, there’s no need to be intimidated. There’s plenty of trails geared towards newbies. If you take the Explorer lift, you can access a beginner and intermediate flow trail. Take a ride on the Thunder Wolf lift, and you’ll find more intermediate trails.
Advanced and Expert Trails
Calling all mountain bike aficionados! Ride up the Swift Current lift, and you’ll have access to advanced and expert downhill trails. Additional expert trails ar found from the Thunder Wolf lift as well.
Additional Big Sky, Montana, Mountain Biking Information
Although Big Sky Resort’s bike trails are popular, those aren’t the only areas that you can mountain bike in Big Sky, Montana. Throughout the town, there are hundreds of miles of National Forest Service land with forest service roads and trails.
Beehive Basin
The Beehive Basin Trail is praised for both hiking and mountain biking. It’s a 6.6-mile roundtrip and boasts breathtaking views of Lone Peak and a sparkling lake.
Moonlight Basin
Moonlight Basin doesn’t offer lift-accessible mountain biking, but the area does contain a solid network of base trails. They include Otter Way, Otter Slide, Ullery’s Lake Trail, and the Madison Loop.
Mountain Biking Equipment
If you don’t own any of the equipment needed for this fantastic sport, if you weren’t able to bring it along with you during your travels, Big Sky has a list of outfitters where you can rent equipment. Grizzly Outfitters offers bike rentals of all sorts—kids, town and road, standard mountain bikes, premium bikes, and pro demo mountain bikes. Located at Big Sky Resort is Different Spokes Big Shop. In addition to bike rentals, you’ll also find access to lift tickets, gear, and more.
Stay at The Wilson Hotel
If you desire to stay near the excitement of Big Sky, Montana, mountain biking, as well as other fantastic activities, stay at The Wilson Hotel. When it comes to luxury hotels in Big Sky, there isn’t a more impressive option. Our convenient location allows you to embrace the beauty of our town by day, and enjoy the comfort of our stunning guest rooms by night. We’re proud to offer you outstanding amenities, such as complimentary breakfast, 24-hour front desk assistance, access to a pristine fitness facility and laundry room, in-room toiletries, and pet-friendly accommodations.
The Wilson Hotel offers guest rooms and suites of various sizes. Our 1 Bedroom Suite features a king-sized bed, living room, fully-functioning kitchen, and large sectional sofas. It’s the perfect place to turn into your home away from home. To start planning your trip to the one and only Big Sky, take a look at our availability and reserve the best accommodation for you.