Elk Mtn. Trail #252 (NRT)
Whitefish, Montana
| Address: | ~NFD 113, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA |
| GPS: |
48°22'6.1"N 114°51'56.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Elk Mtn. Trail is 9.6 miles long. It begins at Road #113 At Brush Pass and ends at Elk Mtn. Lookout. The trail is open to both motorized and non motorized uses. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and motorcycle riding are allowed. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Elk Mtn. Trail #252 (NRT)
Elk Mtn. Trail #252 (NRT) is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Whitefish, Montana. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Elk Mtn. Trail #252 (NRT) bike trail in Whitefish.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/elk-mtn-trail-252-nrt/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Whitefish, Montana
- Head west on US-93 N toward Central Ave (11.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Farm to Market Rd (1.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Star Meadows Rd (3.3 mi)
- Star Meadows Rd turns slightly right and becomes Star Meadow Rd (12.6 mi)
- Continue onto NFD 113 (0.9 mi)
- Turn left toward Griffin Creek Rd/NF-538 (325 ft)
- Continue onto Griffin Creek Rd/NF-538 (7.7 mi)
- Continue onto Fs538 (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Griffin Creek Rd/NF-538Continue to follow NF-538(8.1 mi)
- Turn left onto 113/NFD 113Continue to follow NFD 113Destination will be on the left(3.4 mi)
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