more stats
1,499 ft
Distance
142 ft
Climb
00:04:41
Avg time
142 ft
Altitude change
4,360 ft
Altitude min
4,503 ft
Altitude max
4,360 ft
Altitude start
4,501 ft
Altitude end
9.5%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
34.8%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance climb
36 ft
Distance flat
00:04:41
Avg time

Diehl Drive Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #95828 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29875 in Trail Running
    • #74617 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Helena

This is primarily a neighborhood access point since there is no parking available on Diehl Drive. It is steep and has a number of switchbacks.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Diehl Drive Access 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 @ 12:06pm
Nov 16, 2024
 reporter Snowfall on Nov 15th
May 10, 2024 @ 4:57pm
May 10, 2024
 reporter 2" slush + 70* day = hero dirt
Apr 15, 2024 @ 7:13am
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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on Jan 4, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Diehl Drive Access located?
      Diehl Drive Access is located in South Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the South Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.57709, -112.01706.
      ▼ How hard is Diehl Drive Access?
      Diehl Drive Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Diehl Drive Access?
      Diehl Drive Access has 142 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,360 ft to 4,503 ft.
      ▼ Is Diehl Drive Access a point to point trail?
      Diehl Drive Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Diehl Drive Access?
      Diehl Drive Access is 1,499 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Diehl Drive Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Diehl Drive Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Diehl Drive Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Diehl Drive Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Diehl Drive Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Diehl Drive Access. The trail is 1,499 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Diehl Drive Access?
      Diehl Drive Access is a moderately popular trail. There have been 329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 396 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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