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8.7 miles
Distance
4,218 ft
Climb
-864 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
3,354 ft
Altitude change
4,211 ft
Altitude min
4,211 ft
Altitude start
7,566 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-65.7%
Grade max
51.1%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,346 ft
Distance flat

Mount Hefty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Fork Gravel
    Polebridge, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #15
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78350 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #158795 in E-Biking
    • #246888 in Trail Running
    • #237607 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #495 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #300 in E-Biking
    • #2,782 in Trail Running
    • #2,821 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

The downhill from the lookout to the main road is awesome. The trail is super brushy and only gets cleared every couple years so check with the Forest Service to see if its been cleared, Ride in the late fall for best brush conditions.

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Jun 28, 2023 @ 6:57am
Jun 28, 2023
Brush brush and more brush! Would be great down if could see the trail.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Hefty located?
      Mount Hefty is located in North Fork Gravel, Polebridge, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Fork Gravel trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.94235, -114.49431.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Hefty?
      Mount Hefty is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Hefty?
      Mount Hefty has 4,218 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 864 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,211 ft to 7,565 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mount Hefty?
      Mount Hefty is 8.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Hefty?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Hefty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Hefty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Hefty are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Hefty?
      Mount Hefty is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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