Lewis & Clark Caverns Trails
Whitehall, Montana
| Address: | Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, 25 Lewis & Clark Caverns Road, Whitehall, MT 59759, USA |
| GPS: |
45°49'26.9"N 111°51'24.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.3-3.9 mi |
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Hike and Mountain Bike
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is a 3,000-acre park with over 10 miles of trails open to hikers and mountain bikers. It is easy to be one with nature as you explore these adventurous trails.
The trails in Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park come in a variety of difficulty levels. The easiest trail, Nature Loop Trail, is a quarter mile loop that can be easily completed in a short amount of time. Fishing Access Trail is a 1.3-mile trail from the park’s campground. This trail has about a 100-foot elevation gain. These trails are wonderful for hikers and mountain bikers looking for an easy route where you can connect with nature.
Some of the more difficult trails in Lewis & Clark include East Side Trail and Cave Gulch Trail. East Side Trail is an almost four-mile trail that stretches from the top of the park to the bottom, with an 831-foot elevation change. Cave Gulch trail is shorter, about two miles in length, and steeper with an over 1000-foot change in elevation. Parts of these trails very rocky or washed out making for an exciting ride.
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park has the perfect set up for a shuttle. Most trails can be accessed from the main road at the top or at the bottom of the trail. All trails in the park are connected making it easy to have an all-day adventure exploring every trail.
More Information
Eastside Trail Mountain Bike Trail, Whitehall, Montana
An early season singletrack. Near Whitehall, Montana.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7024626/eastside-trailLewis & Clark Caverns Trail System | Visit Montana
The trails of Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park allow the visitor to enjoy and experience many aspects of the park above and beyond the caverns themselves. There is over 3000 acres of terrain in this park and almost 1600 vertical feet.
https://visitmt.com/listing/lewis-clark-caverns-trail-system-3088Lewis and Clark Caverns on Trailforks
Lewis and Clark Caverns Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running trails near Whitehall, Montana. 17 trails with 58 photos
https://www.trailforks.com/region/lewis-and-clark-caverns/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.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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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 Whitehall, Montana
- Head east on MT-2 E/W Legion Ave toward N Division StContinue to follow MT-2 E(7.3 mi)
- Turn left to stay on MT-2 E (7.4 mi)
- Turn left (0.2 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the right(0.3 mi)
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