Black Butte Mountain
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,860 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, adventure seekers! Black Butte Mountain in southwest Montana is calling your name! We're talking a whopping 9,383 feet of elevation in the heart of the Gravelly Range.
Get ready for an off-road thrill ride because Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest road #290 (AKA Gravelly Range Road) is your path to the top. Think gravel, rocks, bumps, and maybe a little tippy-toe action. Trust me, this isn't your grandma's Sunday drive! Winter? Forget about it, this road's a no-go when the snow flies.
Experienced off-roaders will be in heaven. If unpaved mountain roads make you nervous, maybe sit this one out. A 4x4 is definitely your best friend here. And heads up, it's steep! Heights not your thing? This might not be the adventure for you. Just a heads up: rain turns this trail into a muddy mess, so be prepared for some seriously slick conditions.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,860 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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