FS 8518
Butte · Montana
4.1 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
45 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
4.1 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
45 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
Rain0.3" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 2 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Monday
a high near 65°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
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About This Trail
FS 8518 is a 4.1-mile mountain bike trail near Butte, Montana. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a gravel surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 45 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Butte rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Butte.
Mountain Biking in Butte
Butte is one of the mountain biking hubs in Montana, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use FS 8518 as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Gravel
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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FS 8518 FAQ
Where is FS 8518?
FS 8518 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 8518?
FS 8518 is 4.1 miles long, rated green circle, with a gravel surface, with an estimated ride time of 45 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for FS 8518?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 65°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near FS 8518?
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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