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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 for Clancy OHV Area. google parking directions
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 10
      • 28
      • 23
      • 8
      • 1

      Region Status
      Caution as of Mar 13, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      70
      Trails Mountain Bike
      70
      Trails Horse
      67
      Trails Hike
      69
      Trails Trail Running
      68
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      7
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      7
      Trails Snowshoe
      57
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      4
      Trails Nordic Ski
      57
      Total Distance
      96 miles
      Total Descent
      16,114 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,552 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,514 ft
      Reports
      379
      Photos
      142
      Ridden Counter
      1,107

      Photos of North Elkhorns Mountain Bike

      16 |
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:02pm
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      Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:02pm
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      Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:02pm
      Jun 30, 2022
      16 |
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:01pm
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      10 |
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:01pm
      Jun 30, 2022
      13 |
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:01pm
      Jun 30, 2022
      8 |
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:31pm
      Jun 26, 2022
      58 |
      Nov 18, 2021 @ 2:25pm
      Nov 18, 2021

      Videos of North Elkhorns Mountain Bike

      Elkhorn Mtns Helena
      8:07 | 152 | Oct 4, 2018
      Casey Peak
      5:29 | 187 | Oct 4, 2018
      Casey Peak + Meadow
      4:59 | 196 | Jul 28, 2021 , Helena
      Strawberry DH before the snow HD2
      0:59 | 993 | Oct 17, 2016 , Helena

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      South Fork Strawberry (Haab)
      Apr 1, 2023 @ 1:00am
      1 day
      Unknownevasive MBG

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Maupin / McClellan Divide
      Jul 30, 2022 @ 2:31pm
      Jul 30, 2022
      Drypeteut
      Willard Creek Trail
      Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:14pm
      Jul 19, 2022
      IdealRode this one again today. Very pretty...blarfnort
      Maupin to Willard
      Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:11pm
      Jul 19, 2022
      IdealThis trail is a piece of crap. Tons of...blarfnort
      McClellan Creek - Maupin Creek connector
      Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:11pm
      Jul 19, 2022
      IdealThis trail is a piece of crap. Tons of...blarfnort
      McClellan Creek Trail - TH to Willard Jct
      Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:08pm
      Jul 19, 2022
      IdealIMO this trail is probably better rated...blarfnort
      South Fork Strawberry
      Jul 12, 2022 @ 9:10am
      Jul 12, 2022
      VariableThanks to recent heavy rain, there is...blarfnort
      Shingle Creek
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 6:52pm
      Jun 30, 2022
      Ideal Large tree down across trail, blocking...blarfnort
      Warm Springs to TET Offensive
      Jun 28, 2022 @ 6:21pm
      Jun 28, 2022
      DryHorse ttjtmeyer
      Connector
      Jun 28, 2022 @ 6:21pm
      Jun 28, 2022
      DryHorse ttjtmeyer
      South Fork Strawberry (Haab)
      May 20, 2022 @ 2:10am
      May 20, 2022
      Unknowntrailforks OMTBO

      Activity Feed

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      user #603372evasiveaddreportSouth Fork Strawberry (Haab)
      Apr 1, 2023 @ 2:00am
      1 day
      user #1426585frgibsonwishlistrouteMaupin Willard McClellan Strawberry Clover
      Mar 27, 2023 @ 12:15pm
      Mar 27, 2023
      user #1426585frgibsonwishlisttrailMcClellan Creek Trail - TH to Willard Jct and 2 more
      Mar 27, 2023 @ 12:15pm
      Mar 27, 2023
      user #1728396crankyoldguy169wishlistrouteStawberry - Maupin Loop
      Jan 31, 2023 @ 10:30am
      Jan 31, 2023
      user #1213176stumpjumper04wishlistrouteCasey Peak
      Oct 18, 2022 @ 8:18pm
      Oct 18, 2022

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1220253wyomontreportMaupin to Willard:D
      Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:23pm
      Jul 19, 2022
      user #3037096blarfnorttrailShingle CreekThis trail apparently sees so little use that...
      Jun 25, 2022 @ 8:39pm
      Jun 25, 2022
      user #3037096blarfnorttrailSouth Fork Strawberry (Haab)I tried to ride this trail today. There are...
      Jun 18, 2022 @ 9:45am
      Jun 18, 2022
      user #603372evasivetrailSouth Fork Strawberry (Haab)This portion of the trail that crosses the...
      Mar 23, 2022 @ 9:03am
      Mar 23, 2022
      user #1512828arkautzetrailMontgomery Park TrailThe climb is loose and chunky. A lot is...
      Jun 13, 2021 @ 5:39pm
      Jun 13, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Clancy OHV Area 114.5 km
      Lake View 28.2 km
      South Hills 57 79 20 49.3 km
      Spokane Hills South 10 111.5 km
      South Elkhorns 1 8 611.7 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike7096 miles16,115 ft38 miles4,551 ft
      #5,747#2,49014137911975
      Horse6794 miles15,686 ft36 miles4,551 ft
      #330#239318
      Hike6995 miles15,938 ft37 miles4,551 ft
      #4,860#2,329375285
      Trail Running6895 miles15,938 ft37 miles4,551 ft
      #4,864#2,32813752
      Dirtbike/Moto731 miles1,808 ft7 miles1,709 ft
      #2862712
      ATV/ORV/OHV731 miles1,808 ft7 miles1,709 ft
      #275271
      Snowshoe5791 miles15,390 ft35 miles4,551 ft
      #233#139466
      Backcountry Ski410 miles3,110 ft4 miles3,412 ft
      #37#2242
      Nordic Ski5791 miles15,390 ft35 miles4,551 ft
      #134#89462
      • By evasive MBG & contributors
      • Admins: MONTANABIKERMAN, evasive, wyomont, MBG, BikeHelena, wyomont
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