more stats
3,990 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:08:44
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
4,516 ft
Altitude min
4,702 ft
Altitude max
4,702 ft
Altitude start
4,613 ft
Altitude end
-2.223%
Grade
-28.143%
Grade max
20.357%
Grade min
1,656 ft
Distance climb
2,196 ft
Distance down
137 ft
Distance flat
00:08:44
Avg time

Lower Troad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Priest Area
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #311462 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #396423 in Trail Running
    • #289523 in Hiking
    • #34023 in Horseback
    • #55642 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,648 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #4,192 in Trail Running
    • #3,450 in Hiking
    • #1,463 in Horseback
    • #810 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Follow this road east of the parking area and keep right to reach the lowest boundaries of the area.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Lower Troad Trail Reports

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Apr 4, 2021 @ 10:37am
Apr 4, 2021
 Mostly dry, some ice, and some water.
Apr 4, 2021 @ 10:30am
Apr 4, 2021
 Some sand, ice, mud, and swamp. It's all rideable except for the deadfall. I had to vaule or bypass probably 6-7 trees for the little loop I did.
May 2, 2020 @ 8:31am
May 2, 2020
 COVERED in downed trees, several every 20 feet. Not worth even trying to ride until they’re cleared out.
Sep 15, 2019 @ 9:37am
Sep 15, 2019
 unable to ride these trails. Too much down wood.
Nov 1, 2017 @ 11:24am
Nov 1, 2017
 reporter First real snowfall of 2017/18
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      meliwamp
      COVERED in downed trees, several every 20 feet. Not worth even trying to ride until they’re cleared out.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Troad located?
      Lower Troad is located in Priest Area, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Priest Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.58508, -112.23232.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Troad?
      Lower Troad is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.223%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Troad?
      Lower Troad has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 186 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,516 ft to 4,702 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Troad a point to point trail?
      Lower Troad is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Troad?
      Lower Troad is 3,990 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Troad?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Troad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Troad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Troad are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Troad?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Lower Troad. The trail is 3,990 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Troad?
      Lower Troad is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 55 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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