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7.0 miles
Distance
1,257 ft
Climb
-3,616 ft
Descent
01:41:42
Avg time
-2,359 ft
Altitude change
4,544 ft
Altitude min
7,169 ft
Altitude max
6,904 ft
Altitude start
4,544 ft
Altitude end
-6.428%
Grade
-53.779%
Grade max
43.011%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1,200 ft
Distance flat
01:41:42
Avg time
Bilk Mountain Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaBig Belts
Helena, Montana -
Ref Number#232
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Garden
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Land Owner
The Bilk Mountain Trail #232 starts at the high saddle junction with the Cayuse Mountain Trail #235 and contours below the south side of Bilk Mountain with some small climbs and descents. At the final ridge it begins a long downhill with the top half in rocky open meadows and the bottom half next to a creek. Most of the descent has decent sight lines so you can really let it loose There are a couple creek crossings and a gate before the trail ends at Avalanche Gulch Road. The trail is blazed with white reflectors, which are helpful in a few grassy spots where it is hard to follow.
Near the bottom there is a very steep pitch with a mandatory drop, be prepared!
Access Info
The lower trailhead is clearly signed on Avalanche Gulch Road, off Canyon Ferry Road east of Helena.
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