more stats
928 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:00:54
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
4,581 ft
Altitude min
4,600 ft
Altitude max
4,586 ft
Altitude start
4,600 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:00:54
Avg time

Half Shell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Elk Basin
    Belfry, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #226514 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14753 in E-Biking
    • #422968 in Trail Running
    • #426246 in Hiking
    • #17249 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,023 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #24 in E-Biking
    • #4,353 in Trail Running
    • #4,378 in Hiking
    • #557 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

A great way to enjoy the lower half of Full Face without the crazy steep top. If you ride Half Shell to connect to Full Face, you cut out the Double Diamond riding; however, the bottom still has a few challenges and would probably be a soft Black Diamond. Check it out, you will not regret riding it.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Half Shell located?
      Half Shell is located in Elk Basin, Belfry, Montana, United States. It is part of the Elk Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.04857, -108.93187.
      ▼ How hard is Half Shell?
      Half Shell is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Half Shell?
      Half Shell has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,581 ft to 4,600 ft.
      ▼ Is Half Shell a point to point trail?
      Half Shell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Half Shell?
      Half Shell is 928 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Half Shell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Half Shell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Half Shell?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Half Shell are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ 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 1 minute. The trail is 928 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Half Shell?
      Half Shell is a moderately popular trail. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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