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562 ft
Distance
-8 ft
Descent
00:00:23
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
4,276 ft
Altitude min
4,284 ft
Altitude max
4,284 ft
Altitude start
4,276 ft
Altitude end
-3.13%
Grade max
0.75%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance down
51 ft
Distance flat
00:00:23
Avg time

HQ Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lewis and Clark Caverns
    Whitehall, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #142640 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29396 in Trail Running
    • #257487 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MT State Parks

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AI Generated Description

HQ is a 562 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Whitehall Montana. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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      Directions to hq trailhead (45.822942, -111.851664)
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      May 4, 2017 @ 7:10am
      May 4, 2017

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is HQ located?
      HQ is located in Lewis and Clark Caverns, Whitehall, Montana, United States. It is part of the Lewis and Clark Caverns trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.82294, -111.85166.
      ▼ How hard is HQ?
      HQ is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for HQ?
      The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,276 ft to 4,284 ft.
      ▼ Is HQ a point to point trail?
      HQ is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is HQ?
      HQ is 562 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on HQ?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on HQ. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access HQ? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to HQ are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride HQ?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 5 minutes to ride HQ. The trail is 562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is HQ?
      HQ is a very popular trail. There have been 111 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 124 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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