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2.3 miles
Distance
176 ft
Climb
-614 ft
Descent
00:17:44
Avg time
-438 ft
Altitude change
4,625 ft
Altitude min
5,241 ft
Altitude max
5,064 ft
Altitude start
4,626 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
33.5%
Grade min
3,832 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:17:44
Avg time

Arrowroot Drive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • License
    Required
  • Entrance Gate
    Yes

Arrowroot Drive marks the division between the eastern and western South Hills and provides access to the top of the 2006 Trail and both sides of the Eddey McClure Trail.

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 46 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Arrowroot Drive Trail Reports

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Jan 4, 2026 @ 4:20pm (America/Denver)
Jan 4, 2026
reporter Alternating wet mud and hard ice. Studded fat tires recommended.
Nov 28, 2025 @ 9:24am (America/Denver)
Nov 28, 2025
reporter Snow on 11/27
Nov 16, 2024 @ 12:03pm
Nov 16, 2024
reporter Snowfall on Nov 15th
May 10, 2024 @ 4:55pm
May 10, 2024
reporter 2" slush + 70* day = hero dirt
Apr 15, 2024 @ 7:11am
Apr 15, 2024
reporter After 3 warm days, pretty much good to go. Use judgement on the highest and darkest trails, though.
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