7.0 miles
Distance
1,538 ft
Climb
-1,803 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-265 ft
Altitude change
5,117 ft
Altitude min
5,382 ft
Altitude start
5,118 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-65.3%
Grade max
48.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat

You may like this route if you enjoy:
Riding uphill
Pushing your bike
Carrying your bike
Rock gardens
Alpine meadows
Great views
A long downhill

Detailed Description
Jackson/Casey Loop is a 7 mile moderately 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 3 trails. This route climbs 1,538 ft with a max elevation of 6,691 ft then descends -1,803 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 19, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 48 min
  • Altitude min
    5,117 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,382 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,118 ft
  • Climb
    1,538 ft
  • Descent
    -1,803 ft
  • Grade
    -0.7%
  • Grade max
    -65.3%
  • Grade min
    48.4%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    577 ft

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    2
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Montgomery Park Trail
    Sep 19, 2025 @ 1:42pm (America/Creston)
    Sep 19, 2025
    Mostly clear, couple trees that can be ridden over (especially downhill). Lots of cows. Several spring seeps have made a few sections very boggy.
    Jackson Creek Trail
    Sep 19, 2025 @ 1:42pm (America/Creston)
    Sep 19, 2025
    Only a couple down trees, most can be ridden over. Very overgrown and eroded in places.
    Casey Meadows Trail
    Oct 20, 2024 @ 6:48pm
    Oct 20, 2024
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    • By wyomontTF Pro & contributors
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