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19.1 miles
Distance
3,354 ft
Climb
-3,352 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
5,534 ft
Altitude min
5,534 ft
Altitude start
5,535 ft
Altitude end
-48.6%
Grade max
63.5%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
If you are new to the Butte-Anaconda area, go and ride some other areas that are all single-track and non-motorized.
If however you've done all that, are not scared of double-track, and you want something different without driving too far, consider this loop:
- You start off in a beautiful valley.
- Not gonna lie, the first mile sucks because of the grapefruit sized rocks
(It's possible to skip this section if your vehicle can make it over Lone Pine Gulch Road).
- After the trail junction you have about 2700ft of almost un-interrupted climbing.
- Most of the climbing happens on Ditch Saddle Trail which has a remarkably pleasant surface for a double-track, apart from a steep loose section about 2/3 of the way up.
- You will traverse around Burnt mountain on the CDT and after a short descent will come to an amazing viewpoint on the NE ridge looking out over the hills.
- Immediately following the viewpoint you have 3 miles of downhill on seldom ridden flowy single-track, This will make all the climbing worth it.
- Back to the double-track you descend down into Norton Gulch. This trail is much more sandy and rocky than Ditch Saddle Trail, but hey you're still going downhill so it might be kinda fun.
Detailed Description
Burnt Mountain Loop is a 19 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Anaconda Montana. This mountain bike primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 3,354 ft with a max elevation of 8,181 ft then descends -3,352 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4 trails (newest: Aug 26, 2025)
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Distance19 miles
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Avg time9 hr 55 min
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Altitude min5,534 ft
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Altitude start5,534 ft
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Altitude end5,535 ft
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Climb3,354 ft
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Descent-3,352 ft
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Grade max-48.6%
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Grade min63.5%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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