Jewel Basin Road
Kalispell, Montana
Address: | ~123 Jewel Basin Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA |
GPS: |
48°8'9.8"N 114°0'26.6"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Montana |
Trail Length: | 16.00 miles |
MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
Trail Type: | Out & Back |
MTB Trail Type: | Fire Road |
Mountain Bike
This is a killer of a gravel road climb! It does offer some gorgeous views, though. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
Add ResourceNever 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.
Read MoreDirections
From Kalispell, Montana
- Head north on 4th Ave W toward 6th St W (23 ft)
- Turn right onto 6th St W (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto S Main St/U.S. 93 SContinue to follow U.S. 93 S(7.7 mi)
- Turn left onto MT-82 E (6.8 mi)
- Turn right onto MT-35 E (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto MT-83 S (2.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Echo Lake Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Foothill Rd (1.1 mi)
- Continue straight onto Jewel Basin Rd (98 ft)
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