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“Abandoned railroad bed accessing multiple trails. ”

Eric Gardey
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4.3

Miles

6.8

KM
Doubletrack

6,453' 1,967 m

High

5,990' 1,826 m

Low

550' 168 m

Up

93' 28 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

The abandoned railroad bed is a good ride for beginners. No obstacles and relatively flat.

For more experienced riders, it provides access to many other trails in the Thompson Park area. Bring a light for the tunnels if you don't like riding in complete darkness.

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Eric Gardey with improvements by Matt W
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in Thompson Park

#29521

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#9

in Thompson Park

#507

in Montana

#29,521

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A mountain biker rides the Old Milwaukee Railroad.
Aug 30, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
One of the tunnels on the Old Milwaukee Railroad.
Aug 20, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Looking out one of the tunnels on the Old Milwaukee Railroad.
Aug 20, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
The bottom of the chimney trail, where they blasted the rocks in 2024.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Flowy trail of Crook Camp as it winds through the trees.
Aug 5, 2024 near Butte-S…, MT
Milwaukee Road Bridge
Sep 1, 2021 near Butte-S…, MT

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