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1,565 ft
Distance
-277 ft
Descent
00:09:09
Avg time
-277 ft
Altitude change
5,172 ft
Altitude min
5,449 ft
Altitude max
5,449 ft
Altitude start
5,171 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade
-56.4%
Grade max
-4.3%
Grade min
1,565 ft
Distance down
00:09:09
Avg time

Hogsback Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #71344 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23360 in Trail Running
    • #4496 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Helena

Hogsback Trail is a fall line trail with numerous water bar drops and off-camber sections, and the substrate is loose limestone rubble. As with all South Hills trails, it is multiple use, and Mount Helena is a popular hiking area. Remember to yield to hikers

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 82 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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May 14, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Denver)
May 14, 2026
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
Sep 1, 2025 @ 8:06am
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Apr 19, 2025 @ 1:54pm
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        Directions to hogsback-trail trailhead (46.587740, -112.065510)

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        Double black mountain biking in Helena - Hogsback
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        Mount Helena Ridge - Hogsback - Horse
        ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,665 ft • 9 • Shuttled •
        This is a locals' favorite way to add a little more to a Trail Rider shuttle to the Mount Helena Ridge. As...
        192
        Show Me the Hog
        ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,573 ft • 8 • Loop •
        Show Me the Hog is a great way to ride two marquee downhills in a ride under two hours. Climbing the is a...
        210
        Show Me the Hog
        ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 1,401 ft • 6 • Loop •
        Sometimes it seems like a lot of work to get to the top of Mount Helena. While you're already on top of...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hogsback Trail

        ▼ Where is Hogsback Trail located?
        Hogsback Trail is located in South Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the South Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.58774, -112.06551.
        ▼ How hard is Hogsback Trail?
        Hogsback Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hogsback Trail?
        The trail has 277 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,172 ft to 5,449 ft.
        ▼ Is Hogsback Trail a point to point trail?
        Hogsback Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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