Windmill

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

The Pipestone region east of Butte and west of Whitehall is primarily a motorized recreation area managed by both BLM and the USFS. While officially there is non-motorized singletrack, the reality is that dirt bikes will ride every trail here, including making their own. Mountain Biking can still be a rewarding activity here, especially in the early spring and late fall when other areas have snow cover. The network and variety of trails is vast, so it is best to bring GPS, a riding plan, and plenty of gear for mechanicals and body refueling. There are many trails that are sandy, rocky and steep, so riding times may be longer than you expect, and the trails at lower elevations generally have few trees so expect to have little shade.

There are many official trailheads in the area, many along the main Lake Delmoe Rd, and most of these trailheads have a bathroom. You can also park just off the side of the road or trail, and this is possible in many locations.

Fast and fun singletrack that follows alongside the upper part of dry creek, and the Western flank of Dry Mountain. Known to the locals as "The Windmill Trail" because it passes by a house/cabin that has a windmill. The trail overall has a pleasant gradient for ascending or descending although there are a few short steeper and rocky sections. This trail makes up part of the Butte 100 Mountain Bike Course: mtbproject.com/trail/707104…

The trail can be accessed from the dirt road FS 173, and can be connected onto Dry Creek Trail for more singletrack fun.