more stats
3.0 miles
Distance
1,439 ft
Climb
00:57:33
Avg time
1,439 ft
Altitude change
5,102 ft
Altitude min
6,541 ft
Altitude max
5,102 ft
Altitude start
6,542 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
0.8%
Grade max
69.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
00:57:33
Avg time

Casey Meadows Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    North Elkhorns
    Helena, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #343
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100782 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137051 in Trail Running
    • #50718 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Climb to Casey Meadows. Casey Meadows Trail 343 is a continuous climb from the road to the meadows and while not very technical, it does cover a lot of elevation and is quite strenuous. There are a couple creek crossings as well.

Access Info

Parking available on McClellan Creek Road at the start of the trail.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Casey Meadows Trail Trail Reports

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Oct 20, 2024 @ 6:48pm
Oct 20, 2024
Jul 31, 2021 @ 1:00pm
Jul 31, 2021
 Hot and Dusty
Jul 26, 2021 @ 9:50am
Jul 26, 2021
 Great trail! Its steeper then I anticipated so it took a little longer then what I expected but truthfully beautiful views.
Jan 19, 2020 @ 11:17am
Jan 19, 2020
 Riding great! Get your fat bike up here!
Jul 21, 2019 @ 10:35am
Jul 21, 2019
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on Oct 20, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Casey Meadows Trail located?
      Casey Meadows Trail is located in North Elkhorns, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Elkhorns trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.46419, -111.85534.
      ▼ How hard is Casey Meadows Trail?
      Casey Meadows Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Casey Meadows Trail?
      Casey Meadows Trail has 1,439 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,102 ft to 6,541 ft.
      ▼ Is Casey Meadows Trail a point to point trail?
      Casey Meadows Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Casey Meadows Trail?
      Casey Meadows Trail is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Casey Meadows Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Casey Meadows Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Casey Meadows Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Casey Meadows Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Casey Meadows Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 6 minutes to ride Casey Meadows Trail. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Casey Meadows Trail?
      Casey Meadows Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 166 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 182 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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