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Grading Camp Trail

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 4.0 (1)
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  2. MT
  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. …Butte
  5. Thompson Park
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“Moderate steep trail with switchbacks most commonly ridden as a descent. ”

Matt W
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1.7

Miles

2.8

KM
Singletrack

6,559' 1,999 m

High

6,052' 1,845 m

Low

516' 157 m

Up

172' 52 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Often referred to by locals as the "Switchback Trail", this is one of the steeper trails in the Thompson Park area and has many tight switchbacks, especially on the lower half. The trail consists of mostly buff singletrack typical of Thompson Park, with a few small rocky sections. The trail is most commonly ridden as a descent and is easily accessed from the top of the Chimney Trail (Upper Grading Camp). Ascending the trail will get your heart rate up, but it is very rideable.

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Local Club: Highlands Cycling Club

Apr 8, 2024: Happy Spring!!!! Cycling Enthusiasts!

Land Manager: USFS - Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest Office

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#19657

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in Thompson Park

#337

in Montana

#19,657

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At the top of the ridge at the apex of Grading Camp Trail there are some cool granite boulders.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A rider ascending Grading Camp Trail from the south.
Aug 30, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A mountain bike rider turning off onto Grading Camp Trail.
Aug 30, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
The old chimney from where the Chimney Trail gets it's name, is set in a very beautiful place.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Grading Camp Trail is very windy, that is why the locals call it "The Switchback Trail."
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Riding down Grading Camp Trail in Thompson Park, you can see glimpses of the East Ridge through the trees as you ride past granite boulders.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT

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