Big Major Trail at Hay Canyon and State Creek

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4.5 miles

Distance

1,269 ft

Climb

-1,131 ft

Descent

01:14:11

Avg time

138 ft

Altitude change

6,587 ft

Altitude min

7,649 ft

Altitude max

6,590 ft

Altitude start

6,729 ft

Altitude end

0.6%

Grade

-37%

Grade max

45.5%

Grade min

2 miles

Distance climb

2 miles

Distance down

2,421 ft

Distance flat

01:14:11

Avg time

Big Major Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- ATV/ORV/OHV
Riding Area

Hay Canyon and State Creek
Whitehall, Montana
Ref Number

#7091
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity
5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in ATVing/Offroading
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Gravel Biking
Global Ranking
#381322 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #182756 in E-Biking
- #228423 in Trail Running
- #218558 in Hiking
- #10101 in Dirtbiking
- #3451 in ATVing/Offroading
- #5360 in Horseback
- #32704 in Gravel Biking
State Ranking
#3,094 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
- #372 in E-Biking
- #2,634 in Trail Running
- #2,675 in Hiking
- #320 in Dirtbiking
- #211 in ATVing/Offroading
- #113 in Horseback
- #390 in Gravel Biking
Hiking SAC Scale

T1 Hiking
Trail Type

Doubletrack
Bike Type

Gravel
Direction

Both Directions
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 3

This doubletrack trail crosses over the ridge between Whitetail Basin and the Little Boulder River Valley. At it's crest you will will find the remnants of the Big Major Mine, of which a couple of cabins are still in relatively good condition. The trail is burly, and the steep gradients, rocks and stream crossings can be formidable obstacles no matter what your mode of transport.

If you are on a mountain bike, it will be easier going if travelling North from Whitetail as there will be less bike pushing heading up the hill in this direction. The other side heading down Major Gulch is overall much steeper.

Access Info

Access from the South via State Mine Rd and from the North via Little Boulder Rd. Both Roads are suitable for high clearance vehicles.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Salish Kootenai (Flathead)

Recent Activity on Trail

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0 rides

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1 rides

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Big Major Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Jun 7, 2021 @ 8:54pm Jun 7, 2021	Mostly dry, but has mud, water and bog in various places. There are 3 good sized trees across the trail on the south side. ATV's are able to drive...