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Brutal Climb, Great View, Amazing Descent.


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2.8

Miles

4.5

KM

Singletrack

8,800' 2,682 m

High

6,708' 2,045 m

Low

2,097' 639 m

Up

5' 1 m

Down

14%

Avg Grade (8°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Downhill · Hike-a-bike · Technical · Views

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This trail is possibly the best downhill trail close to Butte. The main problem is: there is only one way up, and it is absolutely brutal. Even if you are a strong climber, expect to push your like a significant portion of the way. It's all worth it though, because the summit is awesome: 360 degree views, and a huge pile of massive granite boulders perfect for taking selfies with your bike! And the descent is just amazing: steep technical dirt with fixed rock features. It's an advanced downhill, but riders at a high intermediate level will still be able to handle a large percentage of it.

Access to the trailhead is up a steep and rutted 4WD road. Many riders will park at the bottom of the road where there is plenty of space, and ride the extra mile up to the trailhead. To get there, take the Elk Park Exit of I-15 and go north on the frontage road.

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Matt W

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#87

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#6,112

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Mountain bike on the summit boulders of Haystack Mountain.
Aug 5, 2024 near Boulder, MT
Cool boulders on the summit of Haystack Mountain
Aug 5, 2024 near Boulder, MT
Typical rocky section of trail going up Haystack Mountain.
Aug 5, 2024 near Boulder, MT

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