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SaveButte trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Dirtbiking, E-Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Adaptive Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Skiing. Trails here are often sandy, faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes creeks, views and meadows. Common trail features include bridges, creek crossings and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include huts and restrooms. Popular destinations include Mt Fleecer, North Butte Divide and Wasteland.
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- Mountain Bike
296 trails
- E-Bike
141 trails
- Gravel Bike
174 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
85 trails
- Horse
106 trails
- Hike
310 trails
- Trail Running
308 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
161 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
163 trails
- Snowmobile
34 trails
- Snowshoe
28 trails
- Downhill Ski
1 trails
- Backcountry Ski
4 trails
- Nordic Ski
55 trails
Region Details
- 122
- 8
- 42
- 90
- 32
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 6, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 366
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 296
- Trails E-Bike
- 141
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 174
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 85
- Trails Horse
- 106
- Trails Hike
- 310
- Trails Trail Running
- 308
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 161
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 163
- Trails Snowmobile
- 34
- Trails Snowshoe
- 28
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 4
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 55
- Total Distance
- 785 miles
- Total Descent
- 109,133 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,371 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,087 ft
- Reports
- 1,609
- Photos
- 434
- Completed Counter
- 13,679
Sub Regions
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Divide
- 1
- 5
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Highland Mountains
- 1
- 7
- 1
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Maud S Canyon Trails
- 1
- 3
- 1
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Montana Tech Open Space Butte Bike Park
- 5
- 15
- 11
- 1
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Moulton Cross Country Ski Area
- 2
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Mt Fleecer
- 5
- 25
- 10
- 1
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North Butte Divide
- 11
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Sheepshead Recreation Area
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Thompson Park
- 15
- 13
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Wasteland
- 1
- 4
- 1
Popular Butte Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 406 •
Known to locals as the Chimney Trail because near the top you will find the remains of an old chimney. Part of the Grading Camp trail, this side is less steep and curvy than the other side and is more commonly used as an ascent. There...
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 400 •
This fun single track drops down from Blacktail Loop and connects across MT Hwy 2 to the Eagles Nest/Milwaukie Road/Sagebrush Flats area of Thompson Park. The descent is very fast with some off camber corners near the top and some tight...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 2,139 ft • 150 ft • 364 •
A short section of fun singletrack connects Eagles Nest Parking Lot with the Milwaukee Road.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,446 ft • 392 ft • 344 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 9 miles • 1,414 ft • 305 •
Classic Butte singletrack showcases some of the best of the CDT. Hard climbs, switchbacks, granite, sand, and amazing views make this a local favorite and the final 9 miles of the Butte 100 mountain bike race.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 4,065 ft • 5 ft • 284 •
Herman Gulch Trail is a sandy doubletrack continuation of Herman Gulch Rd. It leads to the upper most part of the park, the parking lot at the end of Roosevelt Drive. It is possible to see ATV's on this trail, although it is a seldom...
• 90 ★ 2.0 • 1 mile • 92 ft • 280 • • atv
This connector trail allows for great loops using the CDT and Thompson Park Trails. Short but sweet, this trail has a very steep and loose start through trees and deep moto ruts with a smooth runout on an old jeep trail. Stay right at...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 292 ft • 0 ft • 265 •
John's Gulch is a fun and hilly loop to do on the lower part of Thompson Park. It is often looped with the Milwaukee Road using the top of Eagles Nest and the Connector Trail.
Butte Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 4,292 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
This ride is a Butte classic that has you traversing the East Ridge of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)....
17 miles • 1,581 ft • 1 • Loop •
On this great gravel bike loop you will spend about half your time on gravel and half on pavement. There...
3 miles • 552 ft • 3 • Loop •
This is a perfect 5km loop in the lower part of Thompson Park, great for hikers and runners, but can also...
13 miles • 1,951 ft • 4 • Loop •
The focus of this ride is "Zelda" AKA Blacktail ridge, a fun and flowy slightly technical ridge trail...
12 miles • 1,615 ft • 7 • Loop •
This is our Highlands Cycling Club Race Night Course for Wednesday August 2nd. The route starts at the top...
8 miles • 795 ft • 5 • Loop •
This mixed terrain route starts and finishes at the "M" hill and takes you up to the Granite Memorial,...
Photos of Butte Mountain Bike
Videos of Butte Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Continental Divide Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| DianeRuschke | vote | trail | activity #105986147 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 7:29am Oct 16, 2026 |
| OySrmYwv | wishlist | route | activity #105440647 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 5:19pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| Alex6782 | wishlist | route | activity #105430030 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 2:29pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| HHskier | add | report | activity #105357521 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 12:37pm Oct 6, 2026 |
| nicholas41514 | wishlist | region | activity #105318619 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 11:07pm Oct 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | trash over grown junk | Jul 26, 2026 @ 3:22pm Jul 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | I enjoyed this trail going down, but would not... | Jun 25, 2026 @ 12:24pm Jun 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | This connector had down trees and an unclear... | Jun 25, 2026 @ 12:21pm Jun 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | I rode it yesterday from the CDT to the... | Jun 25, 2026 @ 12:16pm Jun 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hike a bike up to the memorial. Worth it. | Jun 24, 2026 @ 2:18pm Jun 24, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Butte 50 Racecourse8 awarded -
Sorini 25 Racecourse12 awarded -
The East Ridge2 awarded -
Butte 100 Racecourse0 awarded -
Thompson Park Completionist0 awarded -
The 'M' Completionist1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 296 | 727 miles | 102,382 ft | 309 miles | 4,984 ft | #247 | #5 | 399 | 1,608 | 35 | 14,874 | |
| E-Bike | 141 | 421 miles | 53,507 ft | 176 miles | 4,760 ft | #239 | #7 | 1 | 572 | 9 | 234 | |
| Gravel Bike | 174 | 504 miles | 54,177 ft | 193 miles | 4,984 ft | #46 | #3 | 2 | 138 | 8 | 146 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 24 miles | 2,667 ft | 8 miles | 2,671 ft | #2,632 | #24 | 9 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 85 | 197 miles | 18,428 ft | 66 miles | 3,809 ft | #75 | #5 | 12 | 8 | 3 | ||
| Horse | 106 | 402 miles | 52,090 ft | 163 miles | 4,360 ft | #46 | #9 | 361 | 4 | |||
| Hike | 310 | 739 miles | 104,370 ft | 314 miles | 5,371 ft | #129 | #4 | 9 | 1,608 | 18 | 797 | |
| Trail Running | 308 | 735 miles | 102,507 ft | 311 miles | 5,371 ft | #90 | #4 | 13 | 1,606 | 20 | 1,089 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 161 | 524 miles | 68,212 ft | 217 miles | 4,984 ft | #26 | #1 | 4 | 295 | 4 | 12 | |
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 163 | 517 miles | 67,740 ft | 215 miles | 4,984 ft | #8 | #1 | 286 | 3 | 12 | ||
| Snowmobile | 34 | 150 miles | 18,753 ft | 58 miles | 3,350 ft | #31 | #2 | 18 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Snowshoe | 28 | 42 miles | 5,315 ft | 18 miles | 2,146 ft | #503 | #16 | 20 | 7 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 2 miles | 75 ft | 2,461 ft | 187 ft | #682 | #16 | 5 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 4 | 14 miles | 1,585 ft | 7 miles | 1,499 ft | #433 | #12 | 1 | 31 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 55 | 32 miles | 3,904 ft | 13 miles | 1,644 ft | #411 | #13 | 17 | 333 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Butte?
Butte has 12 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Butte?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Butte are:
- CDT - Homestake to top of Maud-S (4.4/5)
- CDT - 8 Miles of Hell (4.3/5)
- CDT - Pipestone-Homestake (4.3/5)
- CDT - Fairy Trail (4.2/5)
- BA&P Hill Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Butte?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Butte are:
- July (285 activities)
- September (278 activities)
- June (253 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Butte?
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What is the longest trail in Butte?
The longest trail in Butte is CDT - Lowland to Four Corners at 12.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Butte?
The best hiking trails in Butte are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Butte?
The best trail running trails in Butte are:
- Waukesha St Tech Access
- Woolman St Tech Access
- Uptown Burbs Bike Path
- Maud S Canyon Loop
- Big Butte Summit Trail
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Butte?
The best dirtbiking trails in Butte are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Butte?
Butte has a total of 366 trails. Of those, 296 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Butte to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Butte?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Butte is CDT - Homestake to top of Maud-S with 2,225 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Butte?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Butte is Trusty Vipond with 2,873 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Butte?
Butte supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Butte?
The following bike services are available in Butte:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Trail Association (3)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Butte?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Butte is Super Steep to Nowhere with an average grade of 19.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Butte?
Yes, there are 8 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Butte. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Butte?
The overall region status for Butte is Clear / Green. Out of 176 trails:
- Clear / Green: 143
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 22
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
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Can I ride an ebike in Butte?
Yes, Butte supports e-bike riding. There are 106 trails in Butte that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Butte?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Butte are: View all mountain biking routes in Butte.
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What type of bike is most common in Butte?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Butte are:
- AM (40 activities)
- XC (15 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Butte?
The highest summit in Butte is Table Mountain at 10,213 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Butte?
There are 7 notable sights in Butte. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Butte.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Butte?
The most popular Strava segments in Butte are:
- Roosevelt Dr Climb (1,524 athletes)
- Unnamed Road Climb (1,333 athletes)
- roosevelt drive climb (1,310 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Butte?
There are 4 technical trail features (TTFs) in Butte. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Butte.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Butte?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Butte. View all adaptive trails in Butte for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Butte?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Butte directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Butte?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Butte are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Butte?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Butte are:
- Herman Gulch trail (3/5)
- Roosevelt Loop (4/5)
- Lions Den (4/5)
Activities
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- Butte Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Butte Horseback Trails
- Butte Hiking Trails
- Butte Trail Running Trails
- Butte Dirtbiking Trails
- Butte ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Butte Snowmobiling Trails
- Butte Snowshoeing Trails
- Butte Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- [river crossing] Jerry Creek Other
- Rock Slab TTF
- Little Moab TTF
- Rock slabs TTF
- Homestake Yurt Cabin
- Queen of the Hills Mine Other
- [river crossing] Jerry Creek Other
- [river crossing] Long Tom Creek Other
- Bridge across Long Tom Creek
- [river crossing] Jerry Creek Other
- Table Mountain (10,213 ft)
- Red Mountain (10,023 ft)
- East Peak (9,898 ft)
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