Homestake To Pipestone Pass
Butte, Montana
| Address: | ~756 Homestake Rd, Butte, MT 59701, USA |
| GPS: |
45°55'6.0"N 112°24'50.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trail Length: | 20.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Buttery smooth singletrack with really fun rock features throughout, in a cool bouldery landscape. The trail is ~75% climbing for about 5 miles to the top, where there's a nice view of Butte. Climbs on the way out are intermediate-friendly but a decent workout. From the top, the trail drops down to Pipestone pass, merging with the Beaver Pond trail connector on the way and spitting you out on highway 2 just south of Pipestone pass (not to be confused with the Pipestone BLM trail area to the east). You can ride the whole thing as an out-and-back (19.5 miles) or turn around at the top for a 10 mile ride that's a lot of fun. The climb back up from the Pipestone pass side is pretty stout, so pack a lunch. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Butte, Montana
- Head west on Iron St toward S Colorado St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Montana St (0.4 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on Montana St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto La Salle St (367 ft)
- Take the Interstate 15 N/Interstate 90 E ramp on the left (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto I-90 (8.6 mi)
- Take exit 233 toward Homestake Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Homestake RdDestination will be on the left(33 ft)
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