Mountain Bike

30.1 miles

Distance

5,319 ft

Climb

-5,318 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

Head south from I90/Homestake, south through the Beaver Ponds to top of Lime Kiln (8 Miles of Hell) and back.

This may just be the best 30 miles of singletrack in Montana. Some mild techy sections on the Beaver Ponds Descent.

Beware - there's more climbing on the way out than on the way back

Detailed Description

90 to Beaver to top of Limekiln is a 30 mile popular intermediate route located near Butte Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 5,319 ft with a max elevation of 7,904 ft then descends -5,318 ft.

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Highlands Cycling Club (www.bikebutte.org)

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Trails in Route

	Beaver Ponds				4 miles
	CDT - Pipestone-Homestake				9 miles
	CDT - 8 Miles of Hell

Details

Riding area

Thompson Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Out & Back
Bike type

XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

1

More Stats for 90 to Beaver to top of Limekiln mountain bike route

Avg time

5 hr 36 min
Altitude min

6,159 ft
Altitude start

6,372 ft
Altitude end

6,375 ft
Grade max

-46.9%
Grade min

47.3%
Distance climb

14 miles
Distance down

14 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

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ATV - 50 inches
OHV, SxS - 60 inches
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trail	date	description
Beaver Ponds	Sep 10, 2023 @ 8:42am Sep 10, 2023	Perfect dirt
CDT - Pipestone-Homestake	Sep 10, 2023 @ 8:42am Sep 10, 2023	Perfect dirt
CDT - 8 Miles of Hell	Aug 6, 2023 @ 6:36pm Aug 6, 2023	That tree from my last report has been removed, so all clear as far as Limekiln Hill at least. reporter