more stats
1,624 ft
Distance
127 ft
Climb
00:09:48
Avg time
127 ft
Altitude change
4,032 ft
Altitude min
4,158 ft
Altitude max
4,032 ft
Altitude start
4,160 ft
Altitude end
7.8%
Grade
2.6%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1,624 ft
Distance climb
00:09:48
Avg time

Iron Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Scratchgravel Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #299750 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #312017 in Trail Running
    • #65452 in Hiking
    • #38856 in Horseback
    • #33747 in Snowshoeing
    • #44505 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #60375 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,573 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,529 in Trail Running
    • #786 in Hiking
    • #1,606 in Horseback
    • #1,001 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,390 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #888 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Old twotrack that connects parking area to Iron Gulch.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Iron Access Trail Reports

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Jun 3, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/Denver)
Jun 3, 2026
Nov 28, 2025 @ 9:26am (America/Denver)
Nov 28, 2025
 reporter Snow on 11/27/25
Mar 17, 2024 @ 8:13am
Mar 17, 2024
 reporter Some dry trails in the open, but still some snow and wet conditions. Be smart.
Apr 26, 2023 @ 7:15am
Apr 26, 2023
 reporter Good to go by all reports.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Iron Access located?
      Iron Access is located in Scratchgravel Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Scratchgravel Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.68852, -112.06978.
      ▼ How hard is Iron Access?
      Iron Access is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Iron Access?
      Iron Access has 127 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,032 ft to 4,158 ft.
      ▼ Is Iron Access a point to point trail?
      Iron Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Iron Access?
      Iron Access is 1,624 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Iron Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Iron Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Iron Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Iron Access are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Iron Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Iron Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Iron Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Iron Access. The trail is 1,624 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Iron Access?
      Iron Access is a moderately popular trail. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 114 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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