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1,562 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:01:36
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
4,741 ft
Altitude min
4,820 ft
Altitude max
4,820 ft
Altitude start
4,770 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
1,145 ft
Distance down
3 ft
Distance flat
00:01:36
Avg time
Eddye Return Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaSouth Hills
Helena, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#12988 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
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Year Opened2022
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Land OwnerCity of Helena
This directional trail provides an easy connection to Eddye McClure West. It's a gentle downhill that either takes you back to Arrowroot Drive or to the bottom of Eddye West for another climb up to Cruse Control or Big Dorothy. There are two rock outcrops that provide either drops or rolls depending on speed.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 74 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 321 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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(46.565640, -112.024400)
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Nearby Trails
- Goin' Ez 390 ft
- Cruse Control - Lower 1,194 ft
- Cruse Control Trail - Upper 1,650 ft
- Eddye Mcclure West 1,650 ft
- Mt Ascension Ridge Trail 1,696 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eddye Return
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Where is Eddye Return located?
Eddye Return is located in South Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the South Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.56564, -112.0244.
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How hard is Eddye Return?
Eddye Return is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Eddye Return?
Eddye Return has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,741 ft to 4,820 ft.
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Is Eddye Return a point to point trail?
Yes, Eddye Return is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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