Name: CDT - MacDonald Pass (Section 19)
Rating: 4.3

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Local Club: Montana Bicycle Guild

Land Manager: USFS - Helena National Forest Office

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4.3 from 3 votes

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in Butte

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4.3 from 3 votes

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in Butte

#170

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#10,913

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Views from a high alpine meadow on the CDT Trail.

Sep 28, 2024 near Deer Lodge, MT

A mountain bike rider on the CDT trail above the Lowlands area.

Sep 28, 2024 near Butte, MT

A mountain bike rider traverses through a high alpine meadow on the CDT trail north of Lowlands.

Sep 28, 2024 near Butte, MT

A group of mountain bikers tackle the last big climb on their way back from their ride along the CDT.

Sep 28, 2024 near Butte, MT

Mountain bikers ride traverse through a high alpine meadow with great views of the surrounding mountains in the distance.

Sep 28, 2024 near Butte, MT

A small lake on the side of the CDT trail.

Sep 28, 2024 near Deer Lodge, MT

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Aug 2, 2023

Mich Holl

Only went in 9.5 miles from Butte side, 2,425 vertical, great trail want to do it all. 4 downed trees. Met backpacker and he est there were 12 more. 19mi — 3h 10m

Aug 10, 2018

Chris Grove

Out and back from Elk Park. Nice trail in good shape just a few fallen trees I could not move. Rode to toad by Lowland campground and back 8mi

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CDT - MacDonald Pass (Section 19)

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8,385' 2,556 m

6,058' 1,847 m

10,641' 3,243 m

10,539' 3,212 m

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