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Mountain Bike

7.5 miles

Distance

1,246 ft

Climb

-1,244 ft

Descent

5,240 ft

High Point

This loop is the best way to ride Eddye McClure Trail and explore the eastern end of the South Hills. It puts the switchbacks on the climbing leg and the more open straightaways on the descending leg.

To make it a loop, park at the pullout near the junction of South Hills Road and Lime Kiln Road. There is a small trailhead here which leads up to the junction of Eddye McClure West with Eddye McClure East. To ride the route shown here, don't take this trailhead, but ride Lime Kiln Road to nearly the top of Martinez Gulch Road. Take a right in the open meadow near the top, and ride west towards Mount Ascension and the start of the singletrack. Ride the 2006 Trail north towards Eddye McClure West. When you meet the Martinez Gulch Road again, there is a short climb to Eddye McClure East.

Eddye McClure East ends in a parking lot on the far eastern end of Martinez Gulch Road. Take a left turn on South Hills Drive to return to your vehicle.

Detailed Description

Eddye McClure Loop is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Helena Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,246 ft with a max elevation of 5,240 ft then descends -1,244 ft.

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Riding area

South Hills
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

60

2006 Trail (north side)

Mt Ascension Loop

Eddye McClure East

Entertainment Trail

Avg time

34 min 24 sec
Altitude min

4,605 ft
Altitude start

4,615 ft
Altitude end

4,619 ft
Grade max

-34%
Grade min

27.3%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

2,293 ft

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trail	date	description
Entertainment Trail	Jul 2, 2023 @ 3:04pm Jul 2, 2023
Mt Ascension Loop	May 4, 2023 @ 11:20am May 4, 2023	Nearly everything in the South Hills is good to go now. reporter
Eddye McClure East	May 4, 2023 @ 11:19am May 4, 2023	Nearly everything in the South Hills is good to go now. reporter
2006 Trail (north side)	May 4, 2023 @ 11:16am May 4, 2023	Nearly everything in the South Hills is good to go now. reporter