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1,976 ft
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
42 ft
Altitude change
4,291 ft
Altitude min
4,367 ft
Altitude max
4,291 ft
Altitude start
4,334 ft
Altitude end
2.137%
Grade
-15.09%
Grade max
51.437%
Grade min
832 ft
Distance climb
556 ft
Distance down
588 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

Meatloaf Loop Main Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #107047 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46575 in Trail Running
    • #66775 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

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Meatloaf Loop Main is a 1,976 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Helena Montana. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 83 ft blue climb. It features jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 4, 2026 @ 4:20pm (America/Denver)
Jan 4, 2026
 reporter Alternating wet mud and hard ice. Studded fat tires recommended.
Nov 28, 2025 @ 9:25am (America/Denver)
Nov 28, 2025
 reporter Snow on 11/27
Nov 16, 2024 @ 12:10pm
Nov 16, 2024
 reporter Snowfall on Nov 15th
May 10, 2024 @ 5:00pm
May 10, 2024
 reporter 2" slush + 70* day = hero dirt
Apr 15, 2024 @ 7:16am
Apr 15, 2024
 reporter After 3 warm days, pretty much good to go. Use judgement on the highest and darkest trails, though.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Meatloaf Loop Main

        ▼ Where is Meatloaf Loop Main located?
        Meatloaf Loop Main is located in South Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the South Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.5812, -112.02633.
        ▼ How hard is Meatloaf Loop Main?
        Meatloaf Loop Main is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.137%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meatloaf Loop Main?
        Meatloaf Loop Main has 83 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,291 ft to 4,367 ft.
        ▼ Is Meatloaf Loop Main a point to point trail?
        Meatloaf Loop Main is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Meatloaf Loop Main?
        Meatloaf Loop Main is 1,976 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meatloaf Loop Main?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Meatloaf Loop Main. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Meatloaf Loop Main?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Meatloaf Loop Main are:
        • July (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Meatloaf Loop Main? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meatloaf Loop Main are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Meatloaf Loop Main?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Meatloaf Loop Main. The trail is 1,976 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Meatloaf Loop Main?
        Meatloaf Loop Main is a moderately popular trail. There have been 213 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 204 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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