more stats
1,883 ft
Distance
-226 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-226 ft
Altitude change
3,808 ft
Altitude min
4,033 ft
Altitude max
4,033 ft
Altitude start
3,808 ft
Altitude end
-11.984%
Grade
-25.622%
Grade max
-5.806%
Grade min
1,883 ft
Distance down
00:04:01
Avg time

Lower Powerline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    McMaster Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #282703 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139147 in Trail Running
    • #143908 in Hiking
    • #35443 in Horseback
    • #30565 in Snowshoeing
    • #41956 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #56543 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,459 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,613 in Trail Running
    • #1,847 in Hiking
    • #1,500 in Horseback
    • #930 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,299 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #821 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    blm

Lower end of trail is steep.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Jul 22, 2026
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Lower Powerline Trail Reports

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Mar 17, 2024 @ 8:11am
Mar 17, 2024
 reporter Per multiple reports on 3/16, McMaster needs a solid week of drying conditions.
Mar 20, 2021 @ 11:06am
Mar 20, 2021
Dec 6, 2020 @ 12:41pm
Dec 6, 2020
Jul 7, 2019 @ 2:08pm
Jul 7, 2019
 Overgrown vegetation
Aug 30, 2018 @ 10:17am
Aug 30, 2018
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on Mar 17, 2024
Prevalent Mud
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      Oct 11, 2024 @ 2:54pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Powerline located?
      Lower Powerline is located in McMaster Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the McMaster Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.6501, -111.77108.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Powerline?
      Lower Powerline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.984%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Powerline?
      The trail has 226 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,808 ft to 4,033 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Powerline a point to point trail?
      Lower Powerline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Powerline?
      Lower Powerline is 1,883 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Powerline?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Powerline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Powerline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Powerline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Powerline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Powerline. The trail is 1,883 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Powerline?
      Lower Powerline is a moderately popular trail. There have been 65 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 61 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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