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4.2 miles
Distance
2,376 ft
Climb
-357 ft
Descent
01:59:56
Avg time
2,018 ft
Altitude change
4,885 ft
Altitude min
6,904 ft
Altitude max
4,885 ft
Altitude start
6,904 ft
Altitude end
9.135%
Grade
-55.212%
Grade max
66.066%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4,017 ft
Distance down
635 ft
Distance flat
01:59:56
Avg time
Cayuse 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#235
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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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Global Ranking#159213 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #360572 in Trail Running
- #294501 in Hiking
- #24721 in Horseback
- #22026 in Snowshoeing
- #7542 in Backcountry Skiing
- #33640 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking#1,483 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
- #3,947 in Trail Running
- #3,525 in Hiking
- #1,144 in Horseback
- #667 in Snowshoeing
- #349 in Backcountry Skiing
- #991 in Winter Fat Biking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land Owner
The Cayuse Mountain Trail #235 leaves Avalanche Gulch Road at a FS sign and parallels Cayuse Creek on mostly single track with a moderate grade. It then follows the path of a very old double track road that climbs steeply up the side of Cayuse Mountain to reach a saddle, a 4wd-accessible FS trail head, an outstanding view to the East, and the Bilk Mountain Trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- Last: May 3, 2025
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- Snow Packed
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 3,307 ft • 3 • Loop •
The Bilk Mountain loop consists of a rarely used pair of non-motorized USFS trails along Avalanche Gulch...
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An adventurous climbing trail. The beginning is almost overgrown. The trail disappears a couple of times when it passes the house not far from its beginning. Pay close attention to not miss where it turns left off an old ATV track very roughly half a mile after the house. The singletrack after that is mostly a foot wide with vegetation brushing both legs. It's easy enough to follow. You'll need strong legs, lungs and a good sense of adventure.
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