BLM #1

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.

This doubletrack trail starts at the Lower Pipestone Trailhead and finishes at the Ringing Rocks Access Rd (BLM #2). The first section climbs up a moderately steep rocky slope to reach the side of an old railway line. The trail then turns a hard right and travels up and down some steep but short undulations known as the "Whoop-de-whoops" on Strava. You can get a ton of speed on the downs, then try and pedal as fast as you can to maintain that speed on the ups.