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Trail Ridden Direction

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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.

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Trail Ridden Direction

The intendid direction a trail should be ridden.

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  • Both Directions
  • Uphill Primary
  • Uphill Only
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  • Minor Issue / Yellow
  • Significant Issue / Amber
  • Closed or Major Issue / Red

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  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
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  • State land
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Trail Conditions
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  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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      Recently closed to motorized vehicles, this area is a collection of Jeep and ATV trails in which to explore a landscape of pines, aspens, and granite boulders.
      Most of the trails here are easy doubletrack but users can expect steep grades, deep sand, rock gardens, and fallen trees.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Parking google parking directions
      Region Details
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      Caution on Sep 30, 2018
      Local Trail Association
      local trail association
      PPLT       (www.pricklypearlt.org)

      Stats

      Global Ranking
      #6,534
      State Ranking
      #64
      Trails (view details)
      17
      Trails Mountain Bike
      17
      Trails Hike
      17
      Trails Trail Running
      17
      Total Distance
      13 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      6 miles
      Total Descent
      3,240 ft
      Total Vertical
      937 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      5,453 ft
      Reports
      23
      Photos
      6
      Ridden Counter
      3

      Photos of Priest Area Mountain Bike

      trail: Connector
      15 |
      Jun 3, 2018 @ 5:15am
      Jun 3, 2018
      Connector, Helena
      13 |
      May 11, 2018 @ 6:11am
      May 11, 2018
      Boulder Two Track, Helena
      18 |
      May 11, 2018 @ 6:09am
      May 11, 2018
      Boulder Two Track, Helena
      trail: Granite Trail
      94 |
      Nov 20, 2016 @ 7:44pm
      Nov 20, 2016
      Granite Trail, Helena
      more photos »

      Priest Area Mountain Bike Routes

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      Freehub Magazine: MacDonald Pass
      		7 miles

      Recent Comments

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      user #599986micahvitoffreportWest TroadLots of deadfall on summit trails
      Sep 8, 2017 @ 12:27pm
      Sep 8, 2017
      user #599986micahvitoffreportWest TroadLots of deadfall on summit trails
      Sep 8, 2017 @ 12:27pm
      Sep 8, 2017
      user #599986micahvitoffreportWest TroadLots of deadfall on summit trails
      Sep 8, 2017 @ 12:26pm
      Sep 8, 2017
      more »

      Recent Activity

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      user #422555mwbikeaddridelogAug 24, 2018 ride log
      Aug 24, 2018 @ 7:42pm
      Aug 24, 2018
      user #546573therev34addridelogAug 23, 2018 ride log
      Aug 23, 2018 @ 9:27pm
      Aug 23, 2018
      user #1220253wyomontaddpoiParking
      Jul 20, 2018 @ 8:08am
      Jul 20, 2018
      user #1220253wyomontaddtrailConnector and 1 more
      Jul 20, 2018 @ 8:07am
      Jul 20, 2018
      user #1560107AngprisseladdridelogJun 27, 2018 ride log
      Jun 27, 2018 @ 3:50pm
      Jun 27, 2018
      view more »

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      MacDonald Pass 14.4 km
      South Hills 31 89 16 47.3 km
      Scratchgravel Hills 27 10 27.8 km
      Great Divide 1 212.3 km
      North Elkhorns 15 20 816 km

      Local Mountain Bike Directory


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