The Rut 20k Race
The newest distance for The Rut, added in 2023.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Big Sky
Located in Central Montana, Big Sky has expansive expert and advanced terrain and a well developed infrastructure.
Explore Big Sky with curated guides of the best mountain bike trails, ski routes, and more. With over 39 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Big Sky.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top trail recommendation in Big Sky from one of our 5 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 39 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Routes in Big Sky
Lone Peak
A classic peak climbing objective in Big Sky.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Lone Peak
A classic peak climbing objective in Big Sky.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Blue Room
A delightful intermediate flow-tech line.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 348 m
Wardance -> Mine Shaft
Steep, loose double black diamond gnar.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 711 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 170 m
Revenge
The toughest tech line off the Ramcharger lift.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 347 m
Scherminator
One of the longest top-to-bottom tech trails accessible off the Ramcharger chairlift in the Big Sky bike park
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 347 m
Joker Lips
A steep flow line with a few optional big hits.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 347 m
Happy Hooves
A popular intermediate flow line.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 347 m
Rabbit Run
An easy run with great flow.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 185 m
Mountain to Meadow: Shuttle + Pedal
Backcountry flow trail riding!
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 209 m
- Descent
- 577 m
Flicker
A mellow entry into "tech riding."
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 551 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 58 m
Mountain to Meadow via Snake Charmer
Backcountry flow trail riding!
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Descent
- 756 m
Otter Slide
A fantastic, little-ridden jump line.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 60 m
- Descent
- 246 m
Easy Rider
The easiest trail at Big Sky resort.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 186 m
The Rut 11k Race
A lower elevation course packed with stunning views.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 506 m
- Descent
- 506 m