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Herman Gulch Doubletrack

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  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. Butte
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“Loose, sandy switchbacks. ”

Matt W
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0.7

Miles

1.1

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Doubletrack

6,414' 1,955 m

High

6,125' 1,867 m

Low

302' 92 m

Up

44' 13 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

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E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

This loose, sandy doubletrack connects the Thompson Park Trail System with Herman Gulch Road. It is descended as part of the Butte 100 Mountain Bike Race every year in July, which then takes the roads around to Bear Gulch and eventually joins up with the CDT. Unless you are taking a similar route there is little reason to use this trail, as the singletrack of Thompson Park is much more pleasant.

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Local Club: Highlands Cycling Club

Apr 8, 2024: Happy Spring!!!! Cycling Enthusiasts!

Land Manager: USFS - Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest Office

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#757

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#40,365

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Granite boulders and steep loose sand are the bread and butter of Herman Gulch Doubletrack.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
The old chimney from where the Chimney Trail gets it's name, is set in a very beautiful place.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Herman Gulch has some nice marshy ponds at the bottom (Northern) end.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
An example of the steep loose and sandy switchbacks of Herman Gulch Doubletrack.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Outcrops of granite boulders adorn the Herman Gulch Doubletrack.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT

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