11.1 miles
Distance
1,956 ft
Climb
-1,955 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
5,653 ft
Altitude min
6,471 ft
Altitude start
6,473 ft
Altitude end
-32.1%
Grade max
36.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Going Clockwise will give you a nice downhill at the end of the loop.
Three steep and scenic 4x4 roads with a challenging section that is part of the Continental Divide Mountain Bike Race. The first section goes down,down,down. There is a small lake on the left partway down that may deserve a detour. The next section goes up about the same steepness and distance as you just came down until meeting the intersection with Lava. The Start of Lava Mountain Trail is steep and rocky with some nice technical rock garden riding. Shortly after is a headwall of rocks and small boulders that is too steep and rocky to be ridden. Once past the headwall, the top is near and the ride down to the start is the cherry on top.

Detailed Description
Lava Loop is a 11 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Jefferson City Montana. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,956 ft with a max elevation of 7,411 ft then descends -1,955 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Altitude min
    5,653 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,471 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,473 ft
  • Climb
    1,956 ft
  • Descent
    -1,955 ft
  • Grade max
    -32.1%
  • Grade min
    36.9%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Riding area
    High Ore
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
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    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
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    Yes
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
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