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5,161 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-625 ft
Descent
00:07:29
Avg time
-585 ft
Altitude change
4,693 ft
Altitude min
5,278 ft
Altitude max
5,278 ft
Altitude start
4,692 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-43.2%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
279 ft
Distance climb
4,731 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:07:29
Avg time
Cave Gulch Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLewis and Clark Caverns
Whitehall, Montana -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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SeasonFour seasons, often!
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerMT State Parks
Trail from the upper parking lot at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park (near entrance to the caverns), south off the steeper trail that loops around towards the camping area. It's steep, fairly straight and often very loose in the middle section of the trail. Can be fun to ride down, have to watch for hikers.
Coming up this trail is a trial It's a steady slope and in a few areas the loose ground can make traction difficult at times.
Often this area is one of the only real trails ridable in winter, depending on snow load. This particular section gets more sun exposure than most.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 86 rides
- Last: Nov 9, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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