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Recommended Routes in Thompson Park - 4

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Favorite There was a forest fire in the middle of the Blacktail Ridge during the summer of 2024. Fortunately the trail was relatively unharmed.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Blacktail Ridge - Milwaukee Rd Loop

13.2 mi 21.3 km 1,683' Up 513.08 m Up 1,680' Down 512.2 m Down

Butte-S…, MT
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Favorite White quartz rocks line the Continental Divide Trail with nice views off into the distance.
Difficult Difficult

Fish Creek Lollipop Loop

10.7 mi 17.3 km 1,989' Up 606.26 m Up 1,989' Down 606.14 m Down

Butte-S…, MT
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Favorite The view from the high point of Beaver Ponds Trail. The pink coloration is fire retardant from a small forest fire that occurred during the summer of 2024.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Beaver Ponds Loop

7.5 mi 12.1 km 997' Up 303.8 m Up 996' Down 303.66 m Down

Butte-S…, MT
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Favorite Riding Thompson Park on a fat tire bike. The Chimney Trail is the easiest way to get between the Milwaukee Railroad and the top of the park.
Intermediate Intermediate

Grading Camp - Johns Loop

5.9 mi 9.4 km 824' Up 251.08 m Up 824' Down 251.23 m Down

Butte-S…, MT
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Thompson Park Biking

  • 49 Miles 79 Kilometers of Trail
  • 4 Recommended Routes
  • 5 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 24 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 1 Difficult Trail Difficult Trails
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Trails in Thompson Park - 26

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9.0 mi 14.4 km #1CDT: Pipestone to Homestake
Intermediate Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Intermediate Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
1.5 mi 2.4 km #2Skeeboggan Canyon Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
3.4 mi 5.5 km #3Beaver Ponds Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
1.7 mi 2.8 km #4Grading Camp Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Intermediate Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
1.6 mi 2.6 km #5Crook Camp
Intermediate Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Intermediate Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
2.6 mi 4.3 km #6Blacktail Ridge
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
0.2 mi 0.2 km #7CDT Viewpoint
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
12.1 mi 19.5 km #8CDT: Pipestone to Highlands
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
4.3 mi 6.8 km #9Milwaukee Road
Easy Easy
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Easy Easy
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
1.1 mi 1.8 km #10Chimney Trail (Upper Grading Camp)
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), MT

Photos of Thompson Park - 63

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Riding Thompson Park on a fat tire bike. The Chimney Trail is the easiest way to get between the Milwaukee Railroad and the top of the park.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A small wooden bridge on Placer Trail at Thompson Park.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
There was a forest fire in the middle of the Blacktail Ridge during the summer of 2024. Fortunately the trail was relatively unharmed.
Aug 13, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A mountain bike rider turning off onto Grading Camp Trail.
Aug 30, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A lovely viewpoint from the Continental Divide looking at the Highland Mountains in the distance.
Sep 17, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Cool granite boulders line the sides of the Continental Divide Trail between Pipestone and Homestake Passes.
Sep 17, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
A mountain bike rider navigates between large granite boulders on the Continental Divide Trail.
Sep 17, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
The Highland Mountains poke out from behind the trees in the distance from the sandy singletrack of the Continental Divide Trail.
Sep 17, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
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