more stats
768 ft
Distance
-10 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
4,514 ft
Altitude min
4,526 ft
Altitude max
4,525 ft
Altitude start
4,514 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
420 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:01:23
Avg time

Offshoot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Scratchgravel Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #209234 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131388 in Trail Running
    • #91701 in Hiking
    • #45489 in Horseback
    • #41346 in Snowshoeing
    • #2235 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #68262 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,896 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,535 in Trail Running
    • #1,236 in Hiking
    • #1,875 in Horseback
    • #1,233 in Snowshoeing
    • #18 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1,048 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Singletrack shortcut for coming or going to the West end trails of Scratch.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 155 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Offshoot Trail Reports

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Nov 28, 2025 @ 9:26am (America/Denver)
Nov 28, 2025
 reporter Snow on 11/27/25
Apr 7, 2024 @ 12:02pm
Apr 7, 2024
 reporter Trails were in great shape after Friday's snow, only a couple of small muddy spots to ride through.
Mar 17, 2024 @ 8:14am
Mar 17, 2024
 reporter Some dry trails in the open, but still some snow and wet conditions. Be smart.
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on Nov 28, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Offshoot located?
      Offshoot is located in Scratchgravel Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Scratchgravel Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.67635, -112.11964.
      ▼ How hard is Offshoot?
      Offshoot is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Offshoot?
      The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,514 ft to 4,526 ft.
      ▼ Is Offshoot a point to point trail?
      Offshoot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Offshoot?
      Offshoot is 768 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Offshoot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Offshoot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Offshoot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Offshoot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Offshoot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Offshoot. The trail is 768 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Offshoot?
      Offshoot is a very popular trail. There have been 317 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 403 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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