Slag Slayer

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Technical

Slag Slayer is an unsanctioned trail located in an old abandoned mining area known to some as "The Wasteland". The Wasteland is not a family place, due to the common presence of homeless encampments, piles of trash and discarded vehicles, people firing guns and going off road with motorized vehicles. It is recommended to park outside of the area, such as at Montana Tech, and access at your own risk.

Slag Slayer is a slow and technical trail that follows traverses across the Southern side of the Wasteland. It has tight switchbacks, big rocks, and small sections of slab where for a split second you may even think that you are in Moab! It provides a style of riding that is uncommon around Butte which can be both fun and challenging. There is also a small alternative downhill line that is doubleblack called Orphan Bike, for an even greater challenge. This trail can be ridden in either direction, and there is no significant difference in difficulty between them, as there are ascents and descents in both directions. If you are riding this trail by itself, going east to west will give you slightly more downhill. If you are riding Ore Shedder trail first it will make sense to do this trail west to east.

There are a few places where the trail may be a little unclear where it crosses doubletrack or grassy fields, but riders have been making an effort to mark corners and junctions with rocks. The start of the trail at either end is not signposted so GPS use is a must if you're unfamiliar with it. The eastern end starts off the paved BA&P Trail, while the western end comes off the Bluebird Trail Road.