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      Madison County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 7,691. Its county seat is Virginia City. The county was founded in 1865; at the time it was part of the Montana Territory.
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      87
      Trails Mountain Bike
      95
      Trails E-Bike
      36
      Trails Horse
      59
      Trails Hike
      90
      Trails Trail Running
      91
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      54
      Trails Observed Trials
      8
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      37
      Trails Snowmobile
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      6
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      4
      Trails Nordic Ski
      4
      Total Distance
      253 miles
      Total Descent
      38,315 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,430 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,894 ft
      Reports
      95
      Photos
      154
      Ridden Counter
      513
      Sub Regions

      Popular Madison County Mountain Biking Trails

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      Curly Lake Trail
      Tobacco Roots
      Curly Lake Highline
      Tobacco Roots
      Lost Cabin Lake
      Tobacco Roots
      Rock Creek Trail
      Tobacco Roots
      Curly Creek
      Tobacco Roots
      Louise Lake NRT
      Tobacco Roots
      Gazelle Creek Trail
      Gravelly Range
      Park Trail
      Tobacco Roots
      North Willow Creek (Hollow Top)
      Tobacco Roots
      Potosi Peak Trail
      Tobacco Roots
      South Boulder Road (Upper)
      Tobacco Roots
      North Willow Creek (Hollow Top)
      Tobacco Roots
      Coalpit
      Tobacco Roots
      Sureshot Lakes
      Tobacco Roots
      Gold Butte
      Gravelly Range

      Madison County Mountain Bike Routes

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      Gazelle Creek Loop
      Gravelly Range
      30 miles
      Albro/Hollow Top
      Tobacco Roots
      14 miles
      Hell's Canyon - Silver Star Loop
      Hells Canyon
      16 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 1 rides

      Photos of Madison County Mountain Bike

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      Aug 23, 2024 @ 6:47pm
      Aug 23, 2024

      Videos of Madison County Mountain Bike

      Curly Lake, Montana
      100 | Oct 29, 2020
      Wolverine Basin to Gazelle Creek
      6:03 | 201 | Oct 3, 2018
      Lower Gazelle Creek Trail part 1
      7:16 | 100 | Oct 3, 2018
      Lower Gazelle Creek Trail part 2
      4:32 | 120 | Oct 3, 2018
      youtuber Exploring New Trails On My Salsa Timberjack...
      10:49 | 105 | Jul 20, 2022 , Twin Bridges
      youtuber My Favorite Kind Of Gravel Ride | Surly Karate...
      12:33 | 186 | Jul 20, 2022 , Twin Bridges
      North Willow Cr. Trail No. 301 - Pony, Montana
      24:36 | 375 | Aug 19, 2019 , Pony
      North Willow Cr. Trail No. 301 - Pony, Montana
      24:36 | 460 | Aug 19, 2019 , Pony

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Peacock Loop
      Tobacco Roots
      Sep 5, 2024 @ 1:27pm
      Sep 5, 2024
      IdealSome sections roughed up by cattle where...hollyinmontana
      Mill Gulch
      Pony
      Sep 2, 2024 @ 1:04pm
      Sep 2, 2024
      DryRode up to the ridge. One tree down right...ParkRangerIn0piF
      Rock Creek Trail
      Tobacco Roots
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 9:22am
      Aug 30, 2024
      DryLots of cowsRvinglas13
      Curly Lake Highline
      Tobacco Roots
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 9:22am
      Aug 30, 2024
      DryVery rocky and dry very looseRvinglas13
      Curly Lake Trail
      Tobacco Roots
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 9:22am
      Aug 30, 2024
      DryTrail was clear of trees, fairly dry,...Rvinglas13
      Louise Lake NRT
      Tobacco Roots
      Aug 23, 2024 @ 6:48pm
      Aug 23, 2024
      DryDown tree near the lake acrossthe trail.smallfrye
      Lost Cabin Lake
      Tobacco Roots
      Aug 20, 2024 @ 10:15am
      Aug 20, 2024
      DryAll clear, except for just 2 deadfallaobbard
      McGovern Creek
      Tobacco Roots
      Aug 12, 2024 @ 6:24am
      Aug 12, 2024
      IdealDirtbike/Moto The trailhead is kind of hidden. There's...stedyeddy
      Potosi Peak Trail
      Tobacco Roots
      Jul 27, 2024 @ 2:10am
      Jul 27, 2024
      VariableSome small trees downdcornesjr
      Park Trail
      Tobacco Roots
      Jul 27, 2024 @ 2:10am
      Jul 27, 2024
      DrySome small trees downdcornesjr

      Activity Feed

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      tremadsenwishlisttrailactivity #61985572
      Nov 18, 2024 @ 8:28am
      Nov 18, 2024
      tremadsenwishlisttrailactivity #61985495
      Nov 18, 2024 @ 8:26am
      Nov 18, 2024
      masonskisriddentrailactivity #61027706 and 1 more
      Oct 27, 2024 @ 8:22pm
      Oct 27, 2024
      masonskisaddtrailactivity #60998169
      Oct 27, 2024 @ 8:08am
      Oct 27, 2024
      mculpocommenttrailactivity #60825125
      Oct 23, 2024 @ 9:00am
      Oct 23, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      mculpotrailCurly Lake HighlineGreat trail moto, mtb or e bike.
      Oct 23, 2024 @ 9:00am
      Oct 23, 2024
      smallfryetrailLouise Lake NRTNice trail to a pretty lake. Down tree across...
      Aug 23, 2024 @ 6:45pm
      Aug 23, 2024
      aobbardtrailLouise Lake NRTNice trail to a pretty lake. IMO the nearby...
      Aug 20, 2024 @ 10:19am
      Aug 20, 2024
      aobbardtrailLost Cabin LakeNice climb and fun descent. The first 3 miles...
      Aug 20, 2024 @ 10:17am
      Aug 20, 2024
      kirkastrothtrailMill GulchI rode this September 18th and sawed out 5...
      Sep 20, 2023 @ 4:07pm
      Sep 20, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike95249 miles36,001 ft87 miles5,430 ft
      148933434
      E-Bike36124 miles14,078 ft38 miles5,430 ft
      5314
      Horse59146 miles25,564 ft58 miles5,430 ft
      40
      Hike90244 miles37,156 ft88 miles5,430 ft
      921194
      Trail Running91247 miles37,172 ft88 miles5,430 ft
      92125
      Dirtbike/Moto54156 miles19,380 ft50 miles5,430 ft
      63711
      Observed Trials814 miles1,985 ft8 miles2,159 ft
      ATV/ORV/OHV37108 miles8,330 ft29 miles4,505 ft
      221
      Snowmobile14,770 ft39 ft869 ft476 ft
      3
      Snowshoe617 miles3,976 ft11 miles3,478 ft
      41
      Backcountry Ski413 miles2,759 ft9 miles2,382 ft
      476
      Nordic Ski413 miles2,759 ft9 miles2,382 ft
      410
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      • Admins: MONTANABIKERMAN, evasive, wyomont, SWMMBA_Full, HCC
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