more stats
1,393 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:08:12
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
4,260 ft
Altitude min
4,366 ft
Altitude max
4,260 ft
Altitude start
4,297 ft
Altitude end
2.673%
Grade
-63.296%
Grade max
44.582%
Grade min
861 ft
Distance climb
485 ft
Distance down
47 ft
Distance flat
00:08:12
Avg time

Nob Hill Loop Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #309423 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363406 in Trail Running
    • #68861 in Hiking
    • #17470 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2,638 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,969 in Trail Running
    • #836 in Hiking
    • #496 in Snowshoeing
  • 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
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

No community description for Nob Hill Loop Upper trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Nob Hill Loop Upper is a 1,393 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 105 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 1 mile avg distance
All
  • 5 rides
  • Last: Apr 22, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Nob Hill Loop Upper Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
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 @ 12:12pm
Nov 16, 2024
 reporter Snowfall on Nov 15th
May 10, 2024 @ 5:01pm
May 10, 2024
 reporter 2" slush + 70* day = hero dirt
Apr 15, 2024 @ 7:17am
Apr 15, 2024
 reporter After 3 warm days, pretty much good to go. Use judgement on the highest and darkest trails, though.
more »
Status:
on Jan 4, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (30)
close
      Directions to nob-hill-loop-upper trailhead (46.576720, -111.985170)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Nob Hill Loop Upper yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Nob Hill Loop Upper yet, add a video.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      South Hills

      • By drewswayne & contributors
      • #20681 - 1,879 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nob Hill Loop Upper located?
      Nob Hill Loop Upper is located in South Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the South Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.57672, -111.98517.
      ▼ How hard is Nob Hill Loop Upper?
      Nob Hill Loop Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.673%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nob Hill Loop Upper?
      Nob Hill Loop Upper has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,260 ft to 4,366 ft.
      ▼ Is Nob Hill Loop Upper a point to point trail?
      Nob Hill Loop Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nob Hill Loop Upper?
      Nob Hill Loop Upper is 1,393 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nob Hill Loop Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nob Hill Loop Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nob Hill Loop Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nob Hill Loop Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nob Hill Loop Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Nob Hill Loop Upper. The trail is 1,393 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nob Hill Loop Upper?
      Nob Hill Loop Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.