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1,022 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:00:42
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
4,250 ft
Altitude min
4,315 ft
Altitude max
4,315 ft
Altitude start
4,250 ft
Altitude end
-6.373%
Grade
-19.148%
Grade max
7.763%
Grade min
84 ft
Distance climb
938 ft
Distance down
00:00:42
Avg time

Meatloaf Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #137518 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97782 in Trail Running
    • #90219 in Hiking
    • #23692 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,135 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,164 in Trail Running
    • #1,214 in Hiking
    • #721 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Season
    Jan - Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Meatloaf Loop is a 1,022 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Helena Montana. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 6 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Meatloaf Loop 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 @ 12:10pm
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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on Jan 4, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Meatloaf Loop located?
      Meatloaf Loop is located in South Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the South Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.57928, -112.02444.
      ▼ How hard is Meatloaf Loop?
      Meatloaf Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.373%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meatloaf Loop?
      Meatloaf Loop has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,250 ft to 4,315 ft.
      ▼ Is Meatloaf Loop a point to point trail?
      Meatloaf Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Meatloaf Loop?
      Meatloaf Loop is 1,022 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meatloaf Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Meatloaf Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Meatloaf Loop?
      Meatloaf Loop is best visited during: Jan - Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Meatloaf Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meatloaf Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Meatloaf Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Meatloaf Loop. The trail is 1,022 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?
      Meatloaf Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 542 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 548 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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