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  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
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  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
  • USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
  • State land
  • Native/Tribal
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Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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      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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      Local Trail Association
      local trail association
      MBG       (www.montanabicycleguild.org)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #2,984
      State Ranking
      #33
      Trails
      6
      Reports
      56
      Photos
      40
      Ridden Counter
      137

      Photos of York Mountain Bike

      6 |
      Mar 14, 2018 @ 5:36pm
      Mar 14, 2018
      2 |
      Mar 14, 2018 @ 5:36pm
      Mar 14, 2018
      5 |
      Mar 7, 2018 @ 11:13am
      Mar 7, 2018
      0 |
      Mar 7, 2018 @ 11:13am
      Mar 7, 2018
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      Videos of York Mountain Bike

      York dh
      4:02 | 78 | Apr 24, 2016
      York 38 Special 2013
      166 | 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
      user #1119553nicholasryantrailBeartrap Gulch TrailThis reminds me of an old school ride: after a...
      Feb 1, 2016 @ 5:46pm
      Feb 1, 2016
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      Recent Activity

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      user #1345929TannersjacksonriddentrailTrout Creek Trail and 3 more
      May 24, 2018 @ 5:55pm
      4 hours
      user #1133381dwsluv2skiaddridelogMay 21, 2018 ride log
      May 22, 2018 @ 7:04am
      3 days
      user #1511593CorijonesaddridelogMay 20, 2018 ride log
      May 21, 2018 @ 9:50am
      May 21, 2018
      user #1304100zinexoaddridelogMay 8, 2018 ride log
      May 8, 2018 @ 2:01pm
      May 8, 2018
      user #1304100zinexoaddreportBeartrap Gulch Trail and 2 more
      May 8, 2018 @ 2:00pm
      May 8, 2018
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      Local Trail Supporters

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      • USFS
      • BLM
      • By evasive MBG & contributors
      • Admins: MONTANABIKERMAN, evasive, MBG, BikeHelena
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