4,888 ft
Distance
283 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:12:20
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Mt Ascension Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaSouth Hills
Helena, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Skiing
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Year Opened2010
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Land OwnerCity of Helena
The Mount Ascension Loop Trail runs along a densely wooded slope on the north side of Mount Ascension. The trees are tighter here than on any other trail in the South Hills, so watch your bars. After the trail crosses the Mount Ascension Ridge and into a south-facing slope, it opens up considerably and rolls along a more open hillside in lazy switchbacks that climb to the saddle.
The Mount Ascension Loop trail offers an alternative way to the top of Mount Ascension and the Entertainment Trail. it is longer but milder than climbing 2006. It runs from the fourth switchback on the 2006 trail, and rejoins it at the saddle behind Mount Ascension. The Loop Trail also intersects the Eddy McClure Trail just below the saddle.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Mt Ascension Loop multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change244 ft
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Altitude min4,953 ft
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Altitude max5,213 ft
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Altitude start4,969 ft
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Altitude end5,213 ft
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Grade5%
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Grade max-8.1%
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Grade min21.9%
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Distance climb3,527 ft
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Distance down922 ft
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Distance flat397 ft
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Avg time00:12:20
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Avg reverse time00:10:14
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 170 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 1,409 rides
- Last: May 22, 2023
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Nearby Trails
- 2006 Trail (south Side) 1,132 ft
- Entertainment Trail Doubletrack 1,132 ft
- Easy Rider Trail - Medley Reroute 1,736 ft
- 2006 Trail (north Side) 1,814 ft
- Pail Rider Trail 1,814 ft
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