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Clark Fork River Trail #223 Mountain Bike Trail
St Regis, Montana
MTB TRAIL STATS
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3 trail reviews |
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Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 9 miles | Global Rank: #276 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 2 | Wishlist: 2 |
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Description: Old growth forest, you'll only hear the river and an occasional train on the other side. Trail has tech climbs on the canyon walls and some rock gardens. Hardly known, beautiful, cool, shady. Best trail I found in Montana.
Description: Old growth forest, you'll only hear the river and an occasional train on the other side. Trail has tech climbs on the canyon walls and some rock gardens. Hardly known, beautiful, cool, shady. Best trail I found in Montana.
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reviewed by jeffnwilson on September 5, 2011
The other reviews pretty much said it. Quiet, scenic, primarily rolling. I saw osprey, eagles, grouse, and turkeys on my ride. Doesn't get 5 stars from me (I reserve that for only the awesomest rides), but this one is well worthwhile.
reviewed by abegold on July 5, 2011
Expect seclusion and shade as I saw no one on this beautiful trail. The river will dominate the sounds with birds and an occasional train across the water. Very few know of this place, even in Missoula.
Similar Trail: McKenzie River Trail.
reviewed by taterknuts on September 13, 2009
I spent half the morning trying to find this trail, all the directions I found got me within 3 miles of it, but none were specific. It's unmarked so here's how to get there. The map is correct. If traveling west, Exit I 90 at St. Regis, turn right at stop sign to get on Old Highway 135. Stay on this road for 12.5 miles until you see a sign for Ferry Access Recreation Area on the left right before the bridge. Continue across the bridge and immediately turn left and park at the day parking area. Walk under the bridge and the train trestle, and the trail starts along the river for a few feet before it scales up into the forest along some switchbacks. From there, it's a blast. 9 miles of everything : steep climbs, nice coasting, stumps, roots, rocks, young forest, old forest, shade, a few meadows, pine needles, dirt, rock. A beautiful, gorgeous ride. The first half is pretty technical and the second is a little more relaxed as it follows the teal Clark Fork river. I would recommend turning around when the trail exits into a forest service road, or you will have to ride about 4 to 5 miles on county road til you hit Old Highway 10 just east of St. Regis. Riding 13 miles back to your car on 135 from St. Regis on a mountain bike isn't much fun. Overall, my favorite trail ride so far.* Review edited 9/13/2009
* Review edited 9/13/2009
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