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      The North Elkhorns (aka Strawberry Butte) riding area includes Helena-area favorites such as Pinecrest. Much of the lower area is on private land, while the higher portions are USFS. USFS system trails are identified by their inventory number.

      The majority of the trails in the lower area are unsanctioned, non-system trails shown for informational purposes. Accordingly, their future is uncertain and trail clearing and maintenance is not legal. USFS planning efforts may result in adoption of some existing routes; however this cannot be guaranteed.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: Montana City, Strawberry Butte, McClellan
      Parking google parking directions
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 9
      • 30
      • 25
      • 9
      • 1

      Region Status
      Caution as of 2 days

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      74
      Trails Mountain Bike
      74
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      72
      Trails Hike
      73
      Trails Trail Running
      72
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      5
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      5
      Trails Snowshoe
      65
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      4
      Trails Nordic Ski
      64
      Total Distance
      101 miles
      Total Descent
      16,762 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,552 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,514 ft
      Reports
      396
      Photos
      144
      Ridden Counter
      1,432

      Photos of North Elkhorns Mountain Bike

      trail: Middle Earth
      15 |
      Sep 24, 2024 @ 1:53pm
      Sep 24, 2024
      8 |
      Sep 24, 2024 @ 1:50pm
      Sep 24, 2024
      49 |
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 6:48pm
      Sep 23, 2023
      trail: 4007
      54 |
      Jun 18, 2023 @ 12:54pm
      Jun 18, 2023
      96 |
      May 29, 2023 @ 1:06pm
      May 29, 2023
      63 |
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:02pm
      Jun 30, 2022
      69 |
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:02pm
      Jun 30, 2022
      71 |
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:02pm
      Jun 30, 2022

      Videos of North Elkhorns Mountain Bike

      Elkhorn Mtns Helena
      8:07 | 169 | Oct 4, 2018
      Casey Peak
      5:29 | 230 | Oct 4, 2018
      Casey Peak + Meadow
      4:59 | 446 | Jul 28, 2021 , Helena
      Strawberry DH before the snow HD2
      0:59 | 1167 | Oct 17, 2016 , Helena

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      South Fork Strawberry (Haab)
      May 10, 2025 @ 12:03am
      2 days
      Unknowntrailforks Trailforks
      Maupin to Willard
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 5:47am
      Apr 27, 2025
      Snow Coveredwyomont
      North Fork Strawberry
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 5:56pm
      Apr 20, 2025
      Idealkingkon
      South Fork Strawberry
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 5:55pm
      Apr 20, 2025
      IdealAll clear except one down tree towards...kingkon
      Middle Earth
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 3:56pm
      Apr 20, 2025
      Idealkingkon
      Elk Park (North)
      Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:06am
      Oct 19, 2024
      VariableSomeone had been through recently and cut...MattinButte ATS
      Montgomery Park Trail
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 6:58pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      VariableI rode this trail from the east side to...MattinButte ATS
      McClellan Creek Trail
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 6:56pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      VariableTrail is clear. A little chewed up on the...MattinButte ATS
      Casey Meadows Trail
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 6:48pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      IdealMattinButte ATS
      McClellan Creek Trail - TH to Willard Jct
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 6:47pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      IdealMattinButte ATS

      Activity Feed

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      trailforksaddreportactivity #71338425
      May 10, 2025 @ 12:03am
      2 days
      aaRfHwishlistregionactivity #70930293
      May 3, 2025 @ 1:04pm
      May 3, 2025
      summers8288votetrailactivity #70489484 and 2 more
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 8:17am
      Apr 27, 2025
      summers8288commenttrailactivity #70489471 and 2 more
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 8:16am
      Apr 27, 2025
      summers8288riddentrailactivity #70489389 and 2 more
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 8:16am
      Apr 27, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      summers8288trailWillard Creek TrailMostly a hiking trail, but not a bad little...
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 8:20am
      Apr 27, 2025
      summers8288trailConnectorConsider this a closed trail. Old dirt road....
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 8:18am
      Apr 27, 2025
      summers8288trailMaupin to WillardThe trail is blocked off and for good reason....
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 8:16am
      Apr 27, 2025
      wyomonttrailMain MaupinOnly muddy because of spring thaw. Please...
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 6:03am
      Apr 27, 2025
      summers8288trailMain MaupinAn abandoned old mud road. Do not recommend....
      Apr 26, 2025 @ 3:26pm
      Apr 26, 2025

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Clancy OHV Area 114.5 km
      Lake View 27.7 km
      Mountain View Meadows7.8 km
      The Grove8.8 km
      South Hills 61 77 19 49.3 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike74101 miles16,762 ft39 miles4,551 ft
      #6,302#2,713143396111,214
      E-Bike26 miles72 ft2,569 ft1,512 ft
      32214
      Horse72100 miles16,214 ft38 miles4,551 ft
      #408#310336
      Hike73100 miles16,588 ft38 miles4,551 ft
      #5,331#2,556392534
      Trail Running72100 miles16,588 ft38 miles4,551 ft
      #5,337#2,55213923
      Dirtbike/Moto528 miles1,778 ft7 miles1,693 ft
      #2662713
      ATV/ORV/OHV528 miles1,778 ft7 miles1,693 ft
      #168271
      Snowshoe6595 miles15,636 ft36 miles4,551 ft
      #305#181637
      Backcountry Ski410 miles3,110 ft4 miles3,412 ft
      #39#2183
      Nordic Ski6495 miles15,266 ft35 miles4,551 ft
      #167#110633
      • By evasiveTF Pro MBG & contributors
      • Admins: MBG, BikeHelena, wyomont
      • #14016 - 7,435 views

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