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2,536 ft
Distance
-282 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-282 ft
Altitude change
5,734 ft
Altitude min
6,016 ft
Altitude max
6,016 ft
Altitude start
5,735 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-61.9%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
2,536 ft
Distance down
00:04:25
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Half Shell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Discovery Bike Park
    Phillipsburg, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #247597 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump

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Half Shell is a 2,536 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Phillipsburg Montana. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, bridge, drop and jump. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Half Shell

        ▼ Where is Half Shell located?
        Half Shell is located in Discovery Bike Park, Phillipsburg, Montana, United States. It is part of the Discovery Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.27379, -113.27701.
        ▼ How hard is Half Shell?
        Half Shell is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Half Shell?
        The trail has 282 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,734 ft to 6,016 ft.
        ▼ Is Half Shell a point to point trail?
        Yes, Half Shell is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Half Shell?
        Half Shell is 2,536 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Half Shell?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Half Shell. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Half Shell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Half Shell are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Half Shell?
        The estimated time to ride Half Shell is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 2,536 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Half Shell?
        Half Shell is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 118 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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