more stats
836 ft
Distance
281 ft
Climb
00:07:05
Avg time
281 ft
Altitude change
5,175 ft
Altitude min
5,457 ft
Altitude max
5,175 ft
Altitude start
5,457 ft
Altitude end
33.648%
Grade
10.127%
Grade max
155.178%
Grade min
836 ft
Distance climb
00:07:05
Avg time

Hogback Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Helena

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Hogback Trail is a 836 ft less popular double black diamond difficulty connector singletrack trail located near Helena Montana. This multi-use trail can be used uphill only and has a extreme overall physical rating with a 281 ft double black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

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Hogback Trail Trail Reports

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Jan 4, 2026 @ 4:20pm (America/Denver)
Jan 4, 2026
reporter Alternating wet mud and hard ice. Studded fat tires recommended.
Nov 28, 2025 @ 9:25am (America/Denver)
Nov 28, 2025
reporter Snow on 11/27
Nov 16, 2024 @ 12:08pm
Nov 16, 2024
reporter Snowfall on Nov 15th
May 10, 2024 @ 4:59pm
May 10, 2024
reporter 2" slush + 70* day = hero dirt
Apr 15, 2024 @ 7:15am
Apr 15, 2024
reporter After 3 warm days, pretty much good to go. Use judgement on the highest and darkest trails, though.
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on Jan 4, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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