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Mountain Bike

12.4 miles

Distance

3,695 ft

Climb

-3,698 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

Looking for a big day in the mountains, with primitive trails and commanding views of the Helena region? Look no farther than Casey Peak It's hard to believe a backcountry ride like this can be found only a few miles from Helena, but here it is. Expect some hike-a-bike on the spur trail leading to the Casey Peak summit. Take the McClellan Creek Road southeast from Montana City, and park near the confluence with East Fork McClellan Creek.

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Casey Peak is a 12 mile popular expert route located near Helena Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 3,695 ft with a max elevation of 8,515 ft then descends -3,698 ft.

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Riding area

North Elkhorns
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Hard
Ridelogs

12

Casey Meadows Trail

Willard Creek Trail

Montgomery Park Trail

Casey Peak Trail

Avg time

3 hr 13 min
Altitude min

5,091 ft
Altitude start

5,094 ft
Altitude end

5,095 ft
Grade max

-65.1%
Grade min

50.2%
Distance climb

6 miles
Distance down

6 miles
Distance flat

3,363 ft

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trail	date	description
Montgomery Park Trail	Oct 20, 2024 @ 6:58pm Oct 20, 2024	I rode this trail from the east side to the Apex and it was all clear.
Casey Meadows Trail	Oct 20, 2024 @ 6:48pm Oct 20, 2024
Casey Peak Trail	Oct 20, 2024 @ 7:38am Oct 20, 2024	There were a few trees across the trail, a couple low down and a couple up high. There was a dusting of snow when I did it but still rideable (down).
Willard Creek Trail	Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:14pm Jul 19, 2022	Rode this one again today. Very pretty trail.