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Switchback Ridge Trail

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 5.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. MT
  3. …Northwestern Montana
  4. Helena
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“A fast descent off of the CDT to Tenmile Creek. ”

Matt Barnes
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3.5

Miles

5.7

KM
Singletrack

6,738' 2,054 m

High

4,772' 1,454 m

Low

7' 2 m

Up

1,966' 599 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The Switchback Ridge Trail is a great, long descent with lots of variety. It starts out on an open ridge off the CDT and continues down through sections with loose rocks and sharp switchbacks. The trail exits across Tenmile Creek onto Rimini Road across from the Tenmile Campground.

Contacts

Local Club: Montana Bicycle Guild

Land Manager: USFS - Helena National Forest Office

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Matt Barnes
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#1

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#35

in Montana

#3,184

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