more stats
1,526 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
5,139 ft
Altitude min
5,194 ft
Altitude max
5,157 ft
Altitude start
5,194 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
663 ft
Distance climb
607 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
Avg time

Lower TET Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    North Elkhorns
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #220302 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #268510 in Trail Running
    • #329253 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Lower section of trail with a connection to Mclellan Creek Road.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
  • Last: Jul 16, 2026
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Lower TET Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2025 @ 1:20pm (America/Creston)
Oct 10, 2025
 4 x fallen trees over trail.
May 6, 2021 @ 12:04pm
May 6, 2021
May 25, 2020 @ 4:02pm
May 25, 2020
 All trees have been cut through.
Jan 1, 2020 @ 1:28pm
Jan 1, 2020
 Trees down
Oct 27, 2019 @ 2:12pm
Oct 27, 2019
 Multiple Trees down
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on Oct 10, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Lower TET

      ▼ Where is Lower TET located?
      Lower TET is located in North Elkhorns, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Elkhorns trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.4912, -111.89708.
      ▼ How hard is Lower TET?
      Lower TET is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower TET?
      Lower TET has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,139 ft to 5,194 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower TET a point to point trail?
      Lower TET is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower TET?
      Lower TET is 1,526 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower TET?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower TET. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower TET?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower TET are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower TET? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower TET are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower TET?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower TET. The trail is 1,526 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower TET?
      Lower TET is a moderately popular trail. There have been 67 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 83 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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