FS 173
Butte · Montana
7.9 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
1h 25m
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
7.9 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
1h 25m
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
CloudyNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Forecast window
Thursday
a high near 56°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
FS 173 is a 7.9-mile mountain bike trail near Butte, Montana. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 1h 25m.
Mountain Biking in Butte
Butte is one of the mountain biking hubs in Montana, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use FS 173 as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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FS 173 FAQ
Where is FS 173?
FS 173 is a mountain bike trail near Butte, Montana. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is FS 173?
FS 173 is 7.9 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 1h 25m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for FS 173?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-12: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near FS 173?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Butte include Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, USFS 924, Blacktail Ridge Trail, Skeeboggen Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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