more stats
4,252 ft
Distance
457 ft
Climb
00:12:04
Avg time
457 ft
Altitude change
4,748 ft
Altitude min
5,204 ft
Altitude max
4,748 ft
Altitude start
5,203 ft
Altitude end
10.7%
Grade
2.3%
Grade max
27.9%
Grade min
4,252 ft
Distance climb
00:12:04
Avg time

2006 Trail (north side) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89329 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76146 in Trail Running
    • #74657 in Hiking
    • #18609 in Snowshoeing
    • #31757 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #12537 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #596 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #921 in Trail Running
    • #958 in Hiking
    • #524 in Snowshoeing
    • #864 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #211 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2006
  • Land Owner
    City of Helena

2006 Trail is the primary access to the summit of Mount Ascension and the top of the Entertainment Trail. The trail was built in 2006, and the name was chosen as an echo of 1906 Trail on Mount Helena. Seven switchbacks take you to the saddle, and from there an old two-track goes to the top of the climb. The climb is variable, with several steep pitches between switchbacks, and several moderate ones. Alternate access to 2006 is from the top of Arrowroot Drive.

The southern portion of the trail connects to Arrowroot Drive. This stretch is lower gradient, and includes a couple of rock outcrops.

Trivia: Mount Ascension is actually the lower summit to the north of the saddle. The higher summit at the top of the climb is unnamed.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 2006 Trail (north side) located?
      2006 Trail (north side) is located in South Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the South Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.57246, -112.03088.
      ▼ How hard is 2006 Trail (north side)?
      2006 Trail (north side) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 2006 Trail (north side)?
      2006 Trail (north side) has 457 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,748 ft to 5,204 ft.
      ▼ Is 2006 Trail (north side) a point to point trail?
      2006 Trail (north side) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 2006 Trail (north side)?
      2006 Trail (north side) is 4,252 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 2006 Trail (north side)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 2006 Trail (north side). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 2006 Trail (north side)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 2006 Trail (north side) are:
      • May (118 activities)
      • August (117 activities)
      • July (108 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 2006 Trail (north side)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 2006 Trail (north side) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 2006 Trail (north side)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride 2006 Trail (north side). The trail is 4,252 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 2006 Trail (north side)?
      2006 Trail (north side) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,929 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,055 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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