Montana Mountain boasts more than 40 kilometres of hand-built and restored single track. Many of the trails outlined are multi-use trails and are located on the rugged terrain found on the lower mountain above Carcross.
Please note that some trails are designated for downhill mountain biking use ONLY – note the directions of travel indicated on the map for your safety and enjoyment.
Absolutely NO motorized vehicles permitted on the trails.
Rating |
Trail |
Use |
Distance |
Elevation |
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ALASKAN DINNER (AK DNR)
This fast, flowy descent through berms, rollers, and wooden ramps is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any rider. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way. |
Biking
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0.9km
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CARIBOU Open cross-country singletrack that follows an old mining access route past several mountain streams. |
Hiking & Biking
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2km
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DEI KWÁAN – LOWER Built as a singletrack alternative to the Montana Mountain road, this “People’s Trail” follows a steady grade up to Black Bear. |
Hiking & Biking
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1.5km
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FOX Gently graded singletrack that was part of the route to fox and mink fur farms in the Tincup Creek area in the early 1900s. |
Hiking & Biking
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1km
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GROUSE Cross-country singletrack that follows another historic wagon trail with some short climbs/descents. |
Hiking & Biking
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1.4km
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MOSSY This short ribbon of historic trail cut through deep green moss is a favourite with photographers. A great way to end your ride! Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way. |
Hiking & Biking
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1.4km
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RABBIT Cross-country single and doubletrack along an old powerline transitions to a short but sweet descent to town along another section of historic trail. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way between Black Bear and Carcross. |
Hiking & Biking
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1.5km
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200ft
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SAM MCGEE’S ROAD A “must do” – fast, smooth descent along a historic wagon road/telegraph trail believed to have been built by Sam McGee in the early 1900s. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Biking ONLY
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1km
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400ft
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BLACK BEAR Traversing cross-country trail with steep and technical sections; advanced riders can test the multiple optional lines found at “Elephant Rock”. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way between Wolf and Grouse. |
Hiking & Biking
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1.7km
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300ft
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DEI KWÁAN – UPPER The grade steepens slightly on this upper part of the “People’s Trail”, but trees provide welcome shade and there are views of Lake Bennett and the rock garden. |
Hiking & Biking
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1.6km
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HOLEY ROADS Berms and jumps on another section of historic telegraph trail connects to natural rock features for a moderately technical descent on this mid-mountain classic. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Biking ONLY
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0.9km
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200ft
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MAGGIE’S RUN Berms, rock drops of varying sizes and buff dirt make for a fun, progressive line. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Biking ONLY
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1.3km
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242ft
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MCDONALD CREEK This 1910 wagon trail built to construct a power transmission line for the mines in the alpine offers history, scenery, and non-stop fun. |
Hiking & Biking
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7.2km
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1,893ft
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MOUNTAIN HERO The Yukon’s all-mountain classic: starting in the alpine near the historic Mountain Hero mine and stone house, the trail follows the path of a 1905 mule trail built to haul construction materials for the Mountain Hero tramway. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way. **Please note: the route to Mountain Hero is a techincally challenging mining road with steep climbs and loose, cobbly sections. |
Hiking & Biking
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24km
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1,600ft
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NARES VIEW Starting with a short, winding climb through the subalpine, this all-mountain trail traverses down to Caribou through mixed forest, alpine meadow, and rock garden against the stunning backdrop of Nares and Tagish lakes. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Hiking & Biking
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4.5km
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1,120ft
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PORCUPINE Fun, fast corners through pine forest and rock outcrops; a good starting point for less technical riders seeking a challenge. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Hiking & Biking
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1km
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450ft
|
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SHEEP Short but challenging connector; good option for technical cross-country riders who wish to bypass the advanced features on the upper section of Goat. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Hiking & Biking
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0.2km
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SPORTING WOOD Twisty cross-country with multiple wooden features to test riders of all levels. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Hiking & Biking
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1.5km
|
144ft
|
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TELEGRAPH (LOWER & UPPER) This upper section of Sam McGee’s telegraph trail descends steeply at first and then mellows out after crossing the road; multiple wooden features on the lower section keep riders high and dry through boggy ground. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Hiking & Biking
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0.9km 0.8km |
300ft
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WAYNE’S WORLD This traversing singletrack features numerous ups and downs, sections of historic power line, and stunning vistas of Lake Bennett throughout. |
Hiking & Biking
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6.5km
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78ft
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WOLVERINE (LOWER) One trail, two personalities: a steep line through the trees gives way to fast corners and built airs in the open with great views of Lake Bennett. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Hiking & Biking
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0.7km
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400ft
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GOAT Natural rock and built wooden features make for a great cross-country technical challenge for advanced riders. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Hiking & Biking
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0.8km
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200ft
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GRIZZLY BEAR As aggressive as its namesake, Grizzly is a steep descent along smooth rock faces and buff dirt, with some hair-raising (optional) expert lines. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Biking ONLY
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1km
|
601ft
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WOLF Also known as the “Ramp Trail” due to its notorious high ramp-like skinny, this trail ends in a fun rock slab descent. Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Hiking & Biking
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0.8km
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400ft
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WOLVERINE (UPPER) Montana Mountain’s freeride classic: weave your way through a rock garden maze with elevated wooden features and natural airs. You won’t ride it the same way twice! Recommended Direction of Travel for Bikes: One-way |
Biking ONLY
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1.2km
|
550ft
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