Jewel Basin Road - Mountain Bike near Kalispell, Montana
~123 Jewel Basin Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA,Kalispell,Montana
48.13604731, -114.00737973
14.8 miles E of Kalispell, Montana
Address: ~123 Jewel Basin Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
GPS: 48°8'9.8"N 114°0'26.6"W
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State: Montana
Trail Length: 16.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Type: Out & Back
MTB Trail Type: Fire Road

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This is a killer of a gravel road climb! It does offer some gorgeous views, though. 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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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

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From Kalispell, Montana

  1. Head north on 4th Ave W toward 6th St W (23 ft)
  2. Turn right onto 6th St W (0.2 mi)
  3. Turn right onto S Main St/U.S. 93 S
    Continue to follow U.S. 93 S
    (7.7 mi)
  4. Turn left onto MT-82 E (6.8 mi)
  5. Turn right onto MT-35 E (0.3 mi)
  6. Turn left onto MT-83 S (2.8 mi)
  7. Turn left onto Echo Lake Rd (2.2 mi)
  8. Turn right onto Foothill Rd (1.1 mi)
  9. Continue straight onto Jewel Basin Rd (98 ft)
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