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Steep and pumpy switchbacks


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0.8

Miles

1.2

KM

Singletrack

6,119' 1,865 m

High

5,779' 1,761 m

Low

9' 3 m

Up

349' 106 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Starts near the bottom of the Thompson Park Access Road, this trail provides the steepest and most direct way between Hwy 2 and the Milwaukee Road. The trail surface is mostly smooth with some sand down low and dirt up high. The bottom half of the trail is moderately steep with a slightly sandy surface that can be prone to rain ruts. The trail flattens out a bit in the middle as you traverse the shoulder of a ridge, which gives you a chance to catch your breath. The top half of the trail comprises steep switchbacks, which aren't too much trouble coming down, but are rather "pumpy" if ascending, and a couple can be a little challenging to maintain traction.

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#13

in Thompson Park

#34424

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#13

in Thompson Park

#638

in Montana

#34,424

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Photos

A section of boardwalk of Placer Trail, with the mountains of the East Ridge of the Great Divide in the background.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
At the bottom of Graham Canyon Trail there is a small wooden bridge.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A mountain bike rider rides the flatter middle section of Graham Canyon Trail.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Lions Den Trail starts on a broad ridge off Graham Canyon Trail and snakes down between trees and grassland.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
An example of the steep pumpy switchbacks of Graham Canyon Trail.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT

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