
From the Organizer
The Hoot at Crosscut is a signature mountain bike event hosted by Crosscut Mountain Sports Center on our expansive trail network in beautiful Bridger Canyon, outside of Bozeman, Montana. Join us on July 25, 2026 and be a part of this fun community mountain bike event.
With 20-mile, 10-mile, 5-mile, and kids race options the race offers a mix of climbs, descents, flow trails, and technical sections, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the Bridger Range with panoramic mountain vistas, lush forests, and stunning meadows.
This event affords Crosscut the opportunity to share our incredible trail system with passionate riders while gathering together as a community in the summer season to celebrate a sport we love. We welcome all participants to join in on the fun!
The register for The Hoot, visit the website at: https://www.crosscutmt.org/the-hoot
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bozeman Gallatin Fld, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
55,042
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,923 ft
Nearest Airport
BZN
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Hoot at Crosscut, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.
Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros, and the trail community is one of the most welcoming in endurance sport.
XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across U.S. trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Hoot at Crosscut
Jul 25, 2026