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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        364
        Trails Mountain Bike
        295
        Trails E-Bike
        139
        Trails Horse
        105
        Trails Hike
        308
        Trails Trail Running
        306
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        159
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        161
        Trails Snowmobile
        34
        Trails Snowshoe
        27
        Trails Downhill Ski
        1
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        4
        Trails Nordic Ski
        54
        Total Distance
        776 miles
        Total Descent
        107,677 ft
        Total Vertical
        5,371 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        10,087 ft
        Reports
        1,889
        Photos
        470
        Ridden Counter
        12,370
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        Popular Butte Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.0 1 mile 0 ft 373
        This fun single track drops down from and connects across MT Hwy 2 to the /Milwaukie Road/Sagebrush Flats area of Thompson Park. The descent is very fast with some off camber corners near the top and some tight switchbacks near the...
        100 4.0 1 mile 0 ft 372
        Known to locals as the Chimney Trail because near the top you will find the remains of an old chimney. Part of the , this side is less steep and curvy than the other side and is more commonly used as an ascent. There used to be a fun...
        100 3.0 2,139 ft 150 ft 341
        A short section of fun singletrack connects Parking Lot with the .
        100 4.0 4,446 ft 392 ft 319
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 4.5 9 miles 1,414 ft 276
        Classic Butte singletrack showcases some of the best of the CDT. Hard climbs, switchbacks, granite, sand, and amazing views make this a local favorite and the final 9 miles of the Butte 100 mountain bike race.
        100 3.0 4,065 ft 5 ft 266
        is a sandy doubletrack continuation of Rd. It leads to the upper most part of the park, the parking lot at the end of . It is possible to see ATV's on this trail, although it is a seldom occurrence due the locked gate on the side and...
        100 0.0 292 ft 0 ft 260
        John's Gulch is a fun and hilly loop to do on the lower part of Thompson Park. It is often looped with the using the top of and the Connector Trail.
        95 2.0 1 mile 92 ft 253 atv
        This allows for great loops using the CDT and Thompson Park Trails. Short but sweet, this trail has a very steep and loose start through trees and deep moto ruts with a smooth runout on an old jeep trail. Stay right at the bottom to...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 8 rides
        Past Week
        • 51 rides

        Butte Mountain Bike Routes

        5.0 26 miles 4,404 ft 4 Point to Point
        This ride is a Butte classic that has you traversing the East Ridge of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)....
        17 miles 1,581 ft 1 Loop
        On this great gravel bike loop you will spend about half your time on gravel and half on pavement. There...
        12 miles 1,615 ft 7 Loop
        This is our Highlands Cycling Club Race Night Course for Wednesday August 2nd. The route starts at the top...
        3 miles 552 ft 3 Loop
        This is a perfect 5km loop in the lower part of Thompson Park, great for hikers and runners, but can also...
        13 miles 1,951 ft 4 Loop
        The focus of this ride is "Zelda" AKA , a fun and flowy slightly technical ridge trail flanked by...
        68 miles 5,678 ft 7 Shuttled
        This is the the portion of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route within the borders of Silver Bow County,...

        Photos of Butte Mountain Bike

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        Videos of Butte Mountain Bike

        Maud S Upper
        6:30 | 84 | Jun 29, 2023
        2:39 | | Jan 26, 2022
        Quick shred on the new bike!
        trail: Neversweat
        2:14 | 196 | Dec 6, 2018
        MTB the CDT - Pipestone Pass to Homestake...
        14:24 | 476 | May 30, 2023 , Butte
        MTB the CDT -  Homestake to Pipestone, another...
        17:42 | 263 | May 30, 2023 , Butte
        youtuber The Hardest Ride I’ve Ever Done | The Butte...
        28:56 | 273 | Jul 22, 2022 , Butte
        youtuber Riding Some Of The Best Groomed Trails In...
        12:41 | 205 | Jul 20, 2022 , Butte
        youtuber Riding Some Of The Best Groomed Trails In...
        12:41 | 201 | Jul 20, 2022 , Butte

        Current Trail Warnings

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        CDT - Lowland to Four Corners
        Jun 17, 2026 @ 3:17pm (America/Denver)
        3 hours
        DryHHskierThis section is mostly clear of downfall...

        Recent Trail Reports

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        CDT - Fairy Trail
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Denver)
        1 day
        UnknownClear of downed treesKyleqUv5NZ
        Milwaukee Road
        Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:55pm (America/Boise)
        Jun 14, 2026
        DryThe trail was dry and there was no ice in...brianp1983
        CDT - 8 Miles of Hell
        Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:48am (America/Denver)
        Jun 10, 2026
        UnknownClear of down treesKyleqUv5NZ
        CDT - Bear Gulch to Highlands TH
        Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:48am (America/Denver)
        Jun 10, 2026
        UnknownClear of down treesKyleqUv5NZ
        Beaver Ponds
        May 22, 2026 @ 8:50am (America/Denver)
        May 22, 2026
        Ideal There were about a dozen trees down. All...MattinButte ATS
        CDT - Pipestone-Homestake
        May 20, 2026 @ 6:22am (America/Denver)
        May 20, 2026
        UnknownAll cleared of downfallKyleqUv5NZ
        CDT - Fly Creek to Bear Gulch
        May 18, 2026 @ 4:55pm (America/Denver)
        May 18, 2026
        IdealAs of 21 April this section was clear of...HHskier
        CDT - Four Corners to Champion Pass
        May 13, 2026 @ 8:16pm (America/Denver)
        May 13, 2026
        IdealThis section of the CDT is clear of...HHskier
        Upper Maud S Canyon
        May 6, 2026 @ 7:03pm (America/Denver)
        May 6, 2026
        VariableTrees are cleared as of today. Hopefully...Sutton1988
        Blacktail Ridge Trail
        May 5, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Denver)
        May 5, 2026
        IdealCleared of treesKyleqUv5NZ

        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        HHskieraddreportactivity #97209452
        Jun 17, 2026 @ 2:24pm
        2 hours
        KyleqUv5NZaddreportactivity #97110616
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 7:59am
        1 day
        brianp1983addreportactivity #97057495
        Jun 15, 2026 @ 12:00pm
        2 days
        MattinButteupdatetrailactivity #97036315
        Jun 15, 2026 @ 6:15am
        2 days
        bmillyriddentrailactivity #97008414
        Jun 14, 2026 @ 3:20pm
        Jun 14, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        ToddMTtrailCDT - 8 Miles of HellAny updates on if this trail is clear yet? Thanks
        May 25, 2026 @ 12:34pm
        May 25, 2026
        ToddMTtrailCDT - Bear Gulch to Highlands THTried to ride this on May 15,2026, lots of...
        May 25, 2026 @ 12:32pm
        May 25, 2026
        elsquatchoreportCDT - Pipestone-HomestakeThose trees were cleared NORTH of Pipestone...
        Apr 20, 2026 @ 3:33pm
        Apr 20, 2026
        DinsmoreBaileyreportCDT - Pipestone-HomestakeBiggest pet peeve are those that cut trees too...
        Apr 20, 2026 @ 8:32am
        Apr 20, 2026
        gregb406trailSkeeboggen TrailSkeeboggen is a wonderful old school flowy...
        Oct 5, 2025 @ 8:44pm
        Oct 5, 2025

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike295721 miles101,542 ft306 miles5,371 ft
        #241#854431,8883414,059
        E-Bike139413 miles52,024 ft172 miles4,760 ft
        #211#66917899172
        Horse105395 miles51,158 ft159 miles4,360 ft
        #40#3305214
        Hike308731 miles102,910 ft310 miles5,371 ft
        #112#6641,88618700
        Trail Running306727 miles101,047 ft307 miles5,371 ft
        #90#4691,88420986
        Dirtbike/Moto159516 miles66,719 ft212 miles4,984 ft
        #26#125458411
        ATV/ORV/OHV161509 miles66,250 ft210 miles4,984 ft
        #8#6450312
        Snowmobile34150 miles18,753 ft58 miles3,350 ft
        #32#231813
        Snowshoe2738 miles4,534 ft16 miles2,146 ft
        #522#191207
        Downhill Ski12 miles75 ft2,461 ft187 ft
        #692#3335
        Backcountry Ski414 miles1,585 ft7 miles1,499 ft
        #434#101131
        Nordic Ski5428 miles3,123 ft11 miles1,644 ft
        #427#12317333

        Frequently Asked Questions About Butte

        What are the best places to ride in Butte?
        Butte has 12 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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        What is the best time of the year to ride in Butte?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Butte are:
        • July (272 activities)
        • August (200 activities)
        • June (198 activities)
        Check the Butte reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Butte?
        There are 49 parking locations listed in Butte. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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