FS #8641

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.

FS #8641 is an relatively wide and easy ATV trail that traverses across the northern part of Eastern Pipestone. North of this trail there is a steep rocky ridge that for the most part prevents wheeled travel further North. This trail is perfect for accessing and connecting the singletrack trails in the upper reaches, such as Suicide Cabin - Double Barrel , Hartman Creek Singletrack, Happy Place and Paul Place Perimeter.

The best way to access FS #8641 from the Western end is to do so via Suicide Cabin - Double Barrel, but bare in mind that this is a very difficult trail. Your easiest option from this side would be via FS #8635.

The best way to access FS #8641 from the Eastern end is via FS #173, Paul Place, and Paul Place Paul Place Perimeter.

The most fun way to descend from this trail is via Hartman Creek Singletrack.