Moto Snake

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Downhill · Technical

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.

Officially closed to motorized use, but used by motos regardless. Trail is mostly in tree cover and overall the surface is more dirt and less sand than other Pipestone trails. It is well worth riding as a downhill, and snakes from one side of a small gully to the other, tackling various obstacles in the process. Your downhill flow will be continuously interrupted by having to climb up and over large rocks and small hillocks, but this is what makes the trail interesting as these are also the most challenging and technical sections.

Trail is best accessed from Gravel road FS-173 from the Four Corners Parking Lot. The start is not signposted or particularly obvious, so make sure you have GPS to find it. The lower section of trail is sandy and less technical and comes out at BLM #7.