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5.5 miles
Distance
1,257 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
5,146 ft
High Point
1,198 ft
Altitude change
3,949 ft
Altitude min
3,949 ft
Altitude start
5,148 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
-45%
Grade max
48.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
1,112 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat

Hellgate Gulch Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Big Belts
    Helena, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #693
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Land Owner
    USFS
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

A tight little road through a canyon. I think Jeeps might have to stop at Carpenter Gulch, where the road leaves Hellgate Gulch. There's a steep push near the top, but overall this is a pleasant road climb to access Little Hellgate. Lots of ATV's or OHV's on the weekends I'm sure.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Hellgate Gulch Road located?
        Hellgate Gulch Road is located in Big Belts, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Belts trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.62374, -111.62599.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hellgate Gulch Road?
        Hellgate Gulch Road has 1,257 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,949 ft to 5,146 ft.
        ▼ Is Hellgate Gulch Road a point to point trail?
        Hellgate Gulch Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Hellgate Gulch Road?
        Hellgate Gulch Road is 5.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hellgate Gulch Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hellgate Gulch Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Hellgate Gulch Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hellgate Gulch Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Hellgate Gulch Road?
        Hellgate Gulch Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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