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5.4 miles
Distance
2,010 ft
Climb
-559 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1,450 ft
Altitude change
5,078 ft
Altitude min
5,078 ft
Altitude start
6,529 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
-60.9%
Grade max
56.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,601 ft
Distance flat

Hellgate Ridge ATV Details

  • Activities
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Big Belts
    Helena, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #233
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #91775 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #306557 in Trail Running
    • #317282 in Hiking
    • #3873 in Dirtbiking
    • #1036 in ATVing/Offroading
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Land Owner
    USFS
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    50 inches

Steep but smooth doubletrack, fun berms

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Hellgate Ridge ATV Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2024 @ 3:02pm
Jul 12, 2024
 reporter Trail Closure due to Horse Gulch Fire
Jul 12, 2024 @ 7:16am
Jul 12, 2024
 reporter Trail Closure due to Horse Gulch Fire
Apr 19, 2021 @ 5:36pm
Apr 19, 2021
 Fairly snowy in spots, couldn’t quite connect to East Doolittle from Doolittle.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hellgate Ridge ATV located?
      Hellgate Ridge ATV is located in Big Belts, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Belts trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.6752, -111.58098.
      ▼ How hard is Hellgate Ridge ATV?
      Hellgate Ridge ATV is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hellgate Ridge ATV?
      Hellgate Ridge ATV has 2,010 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 559 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,078 ft to 6,642 ft.
      ▼ Is Hellgate Ridge ATV a point to point trail?
      Hellgate Ridge ATV is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hellgate Ridge ATV?
      Hellgate Ridge ATV is 5.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hellgate Ridge ATV?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hellgate Ridge ATV. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hellgate Ridge ATV? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hellgate Ridge ATV are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Hellgate Ridge ATV?
      Hellgate Ridge ATV 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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