more stats
2.6 miles
Distance
1,021 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1,018 ft
Altitude change
6,146 ft
Altitude min
6,149 ft
Altitude start
7,165 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
197 ft
Distance down

FS 1897 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Helena
    , Montana
  • AKA
    CDT
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Part of the CDT.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 39 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 39 miles avg distance
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  • 4 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FS 1897 located?
      FS 1897 is located in Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Helena trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.57015, -112.30298.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FS 1897?
      FS 1897 has 1,021 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,146 ft to 7,167 ft.
      ▼ Is FS 1897 a point to point trail?
      FS 1897 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is FS 1897?
      FS 1897 is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FS 1897?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FS 1897. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access FS 1897? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FS 1897 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is FS 1897?
      FS 1897 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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