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  • Snow Packed
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LEGEND
Trail Difficulties
  • Access Road/Trail
  • White
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Double Black Diamond

Trail Report Status
  • Clear / Green
  • Minor Issue / Yellow
  • Significant Issue / Amber
  • Closed or Major Issue / Red

  • Land Owner Overlay
  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
  • USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
  • State land
  • Indigenous
  • Military
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
  • Map Markers
  • trail Trail Head
  • photo Photo
  • place Directory Listing
  • region Riding Area
  • TTF TTF
  • Parking Parking
  • Viewpoint Viewpoint
  • Information Information
  • Warning Warning
  • Directions Directions
  • Water Fountain/Source Water Fountain/Source
  • Sight Sight
  • Restrooms Restrooms
  • Gate Gate
  • Camping Camping
  • Trail Sign Trail Sign
  • Table or Bench Table or Bench
  • Other Other
      The York riding area includes Trout Creek Canyon, Beartrap Gulch, and Hanging Valley. The popular York 38 Special race is held here every August. There are some classic Helena rides in this area, and all of them require you to drive past the friendly York Bar. Make sure to stop in for some of the best cheeseburgers around.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      York is located on York Road, NW of the Helena Valley. The Vigilante Campground is about eight miles beyond York, up the Trout Creek Road.
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      Caution on Sep 24, 2018
      Local Trail Association
      local trail association
      MBG       (www.montanabicycleguild.org)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #3,143
      State Ranking
      #35
      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      10
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      10
      Trails Trail Running
      10
      Total Distance
      46 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      18 miles
      Total Descent
      10,324 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,013 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,807 ft
      Reports
      67
      Photos
      49
      Ridden Counter
      211

      Photos of York Mountain Bike

      11 |
      Mar 14, 2018 @ 5:36pm
      Mar 14, 2018
      4 |
      Mar 14, 2018 @ 5:36pm
      Mar 14, 2018
      5 |
      Mar 7, 2018 @ 11:13am
      Mar 7, 2018
      1 |
      Mar 7, 2018 @ 11:13am
      Mar 7, 2018
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      Videos of York Mountain Bike

      York dh
      4:02 | 93 | Apr 24, 2016
      York 38 Special 2013
      212 | Jun 13, 2016 , Helena
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      Recent Comments

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      user #1388429DustyfootreportBeartrap Gulch TrailGreat ride.
      Aug 14, 2017 @ 9:37pm
      Aug 14, 2017
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      Feb 1, 2016 @ 5:46pm
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      Recent Activity

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      Oct 13, 2018 @ 9:55am
      Oct 13, 2018
      user #535430wills89votetrailBeartrap Gulch Trail and 1 more
      Oct 7, 2018 @ 7:50pm
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