6.1 miles
Distance
961 ft
Climb
-962 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
5,054 ft
Altitude min
5,058 ft
Altitude start
5,056 ft
Altitude end
-49%
Grade max
43.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,477 ft
Distance flat

This is a popular quick lap at Pipestone, centered on BLM 20, with lots of fun rock features and punchy climbs.

Detailed Description
Pipestone is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Whitehall Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 961 ft with a max elevation of 5,543 ft then descends -962 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Feb 18, 2022)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 14 min
  • Altitude min
    5,054 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,058 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,056 ft
  • Climb
    961 ft
  • Descent
    -962 ft
  • Grade max
    -49%
  • Grade min
    43.5%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,477 ft

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Trails in Route

BLM 14 East1,302 ft
BLM 14 West2,746 ft
BLM 203 miles
BLM 162,536 ft
BLM 133,363 ft

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  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    3
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    BLM 20
    Aug 18, 2023 @ 10:20am
    Aug 18, 2023
    Steep sections have deep ruts/channels from water so be careful. The trails generally in good shape, but has some torn up sections.
    BLM 16
    May 10, 2023 @ 8:06am
    May 10, 2023
    Mostly dry, good to ride!
    BLM 13
    May 10, 2023 @ 7:58am
    May 10, 2023
    Mostly dry with some occasional puddles.
    BLM 14 East
    Apr 11, 2023 @ 12:11am
    Apr 11, 2023
    dry!
    BLM 14 West
    Feb 18, 2022 @ 4:11pm
    Feb 18, 2022
    Mostly snow covered with some muddy spots mixed in.
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