A narrow, winding trail through a forest, lined with tall trees and scattered rocks. The ground is lush with green grass and scattered patches of earth, with some fallen branches visible. The setting appears peaceful and natural, showcasing a serene outdoor environment. Continental Divide Trail - Elk Creek Loop mountain bike trail.
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Length: 20 mi (32.2 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +649/ -614 ft
Total: 1 riders
 

Mountain Biking Continental Divide Trail - Elk Creek Loop

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#218 of 265 mountain bike trails in Montana
#28,556 in the world

This ride starts on a smooth road through a very scenic valley. At Gibbons Pass

go right, the CDT starts very soon after onto singletrack. This section of CDT

has a variety of tread from smooth to rocky, all through pine forest of old burn

from the 2000 fires. You will travel northeast on the divide for a time then the

trail swings around to the southeast.

You will be on the CDT for about 7.5 miles. Leave the CDT to the right at the

first obvious singletrack junction. Here the trail contours down for a mile to

Road 1295.

Watch for the sign marking Elk Creek Trail. Elk Creek Trail is mostly downhill back to Trail Creek.

A great loop to ride if staying at Hogan Cabin.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/bdnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=5693&actid=101

First added by chukt on Jul 17, 2012. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
From the top of Lost Trail Pass on US93 take MT43 east 7.5 miles to Trail Creek

Road. Elk Creek is another 2 miles, park on the right.


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