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“An easier way up or down from the Milwaukee Railroad ”

Matt W
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Singletrack

5,952' 1,814 m

High

5,838' 1,779 m

Low

125' 38 m

Up

95' 29 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Need to Know

The Eagles Nest Parking Lot is quite a large lot with a toilet. In summer there is also a camp host that is stationed beside the lot.

Description

Smooth flowy singletrack typical of Thompson Park, connects Graham Canyon Trail with the Eagles Nest Parking Lot. Is a less steep alternative to Graham Canyon, to travel up or down from the Milwaukee Road. There is a short steep section in the middle, but nothing technically challenging.

Contacts

Local Club: Highlands Cycling Club

Land Manager: USFS - Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest Office

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in Montana

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A small wooden bridge on Placer Trail at Thompson Park.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A section of boardwalk of Placer Trail, with the mountains of the East Ridge of the Great Divide in the background.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A mountain bike rider rides the flatter middle section of Graham Canyon Trail.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Placer Trail of Thompson Park has several sections of wooden boardwalk over marshy areas.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT

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