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1,069 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:01:53
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
4,274 ft
Altitude min
4,313 ft
Altitude max
4,274 ft
Altitude start
4,291 ft
Altitude end
1.618%
Grade
-22.904%
Grade max
46.795%
Grade min
278 ft
Distance climb
372 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:01:53
Avg time

Meatloaf Loop North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #114091 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #262267 in Trail Running
    • #45788 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Meatloaf Loop North is a 1,069 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 45 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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Meatloaf Loop North Trail Reports

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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 @ 12:11pm
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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on Jan 4, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Meatloaf Loop North

      ▼ Where is Meatloaf Loop North located?
      Meatloaf Loop North is located in South Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the South Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.5805, -112.02299.
      ▼ How hard is Meatloaf Loop North?
      Meatloaf Loop North is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.618%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meatloaf Loop North?
      Meatloaf Loop North has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,274 ft to 4,313 ft.
      ▼ Is Meatloaf Loop North a point to point trail?
      Meatloaf Loop North is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Meatloaf Loop North?
      Meatloaf Loop North is 1,069 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meatloaf Loop North?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Meatloaf Loop North. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Meatloaf Loop North?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Meatloaf Loop North are:
      • July (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Meatloaf Loop North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meatloaf Loop North are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Meatloaf Loop North?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Meatloaf Loop North. The trail is 1,069 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 North?
      Meatloaf Loop North is a moderately popular trail. There have been 122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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