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0.9

Miles

1.4

KM

Singletrack

6,244' 1,903 m

High

5,864' 1,787 m

Low

381' 116 m

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8%

Avg Grade (5°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

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E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Blacktail trail is one of the more popular multi-use trails in town because of its close proximity and good tree cover. It is also a good distance for a casual mid-week ride after school or work. Blacktail can also be a good winter ride on a fat bike as the trail quickly gets packed down by other hikers and bikers.

Blacktail Access is an old reclaimed jeep trail that climbs up moderate terrain to reach the Blacktail Loop. It is common for riders to ride up this trail, and then do several loops before descending down. The Access trail is wider, straighter and smoother than the loop and this means that you can get up a lot of speed while descending so please be mindful of other users.

There is a parking lot at the bottom of Blacktail Access, but there are no facilities there. To get there
go south on Continental Drive (I-90 exit 288) for 3 miles and turn left after the Blacktail Trailhead sign on Meadow View Dr. Continue straight/left on Trail Creek Road and then turn right onto Majestic Drive and you'll arrive at the trailhead.

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Matt W

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#29

in Butte

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in Butte

#634

in Montana

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Locals might ask where this photo was taken, but I was on the trail and if I was to turn the camera a little to the left, you would see the Blacktail Trailhead Parking Lot barely 200 feet away.
Aug 13, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A mountain bike rider rides up the Blacktail Access Trail. Many sections like this one are like doubletrack, and the terrain is more open than the Blacktail Loop.
Aug 13, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT

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