Mountain Bike

6.9 miles

Distance

1,224 ft

Climb

-1,274 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

This is a great 2 hour loop with a long buff downhill on the final leg.
Start from the McClellan cr trailhead by riding south on the road across the bridge and up a short hill to an aspen grove on the right. The trail starts on the north edge of the grove and is not marked. You will soon come to a long steep hill which may require some pushing. After topping out, the trail descends into a large meadow. Shortly after crossing the creek, go left (south) and and follow a faint track up the meadow which contains the creek (Maupin). The general rule after this is to stay left the rest of the way up - the trail is rustic, but fairly obvious.
Enjoy the downhill and remember to bear left at the remaining intersections.

Detailed Description

Maupin, Willard, McClellan is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Helena 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 1,224 ft with a max elevation of 5,994 ft then descends -1,274 ft.

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Prickly Pear Land Trust (www.pricklypearlt.org)

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Trails in Route

	McClellan Creek - Maupin Creek connector				1 mile
	Maupin to Willard				2 miles
	Willard Creek Trail				3 miles

Details

Riding area

North Elkhorns
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC, Fat
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for Maupin, Willard, McClellan mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 34 min
Altitude min

5,112 ft
Altitude start

5,161 ft
Altitude end

5,112 ft
Grade

-0.1%
Grade max

-39.4%
Grade min

39%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

276 ft

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trail	date	description
Willard Creek Trail	Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:14pm Jul 19, 2022	Rode this one again today. Very pretty trail.
Maupin to Willard	Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:11pm Jul 19, 2022	This trail is a piece of crap. Tons of downed trees, VERY hard to follow, not at ALL enjoyable. It's nothing more than a pack trail. Don't waste your time. I'd rather have to double back on a real trail than ride this thing.
McClellan Creek - Maupin Creek connector	Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:11pm Jul 19, 2022	This trail is a piece of crap. Tons of downed trees, VERY hard to follow, not at ALL enjoyable. It's nothing more than a pack trail. Don't waste your time. I'd rather have to double back on a real trail than ride this thing.