3. Butte to Lincoln
BUTTE TO LINCOLN – 146 miles
Leaving Butte, the route begins on pavement before transitioning to a mix of wide gravel and lesser-traveled dirt roads. After the Interstate 15 corridor the main route heads north from the tiny town of Basin on the scenic Basin Creek Road and the optional harder track follows I-15 east before turning north. The Occidental Plateau Alt Harder is long and much more difficult with varied challenges, including high elevation, steep hills, and very rocky terrain, but has rewards like the historic Comet Mine and several epic viewpoints.
After food and fuel in Elliston, the route climbs into the mountains past Empire Mine and an optional extension to the Granite Butte summit and lookout tower. Section 3 ends at the town of Lincoln where riders can visit the ‘Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild International Sculpture Park’ and a variety of lodging and dining options.
3. Butte to Lincoln
BUTTE TO LINCOLN – 146 miles
Leaving Butte, the route begins on pavement before transitioning to a mix of wide gravel and lesser-traveled dirt roads. After the Interstate 15 corridor the main route heads north from the tiny town of Basin on the scenic Basin Creek Road and the optional harder track follows I-15 east before turning north. The Occidental Plateau Alt Harder is long and much more difficult with varied challenges, including high elevation, steep hills, and very rocky terrain, but has rewards like the historic Comet Mine and several epic viewpoints.
After food and fuel in Elliston, the route climbs into the mountains past Empire Mine and an optional extension to the Granite Butte summit and lookout tower. Section 3 ends at the town of Lincoln where riders can visit the ‘Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild International Sculpture Park’ and a variety of lodging and dining options.
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