more stats
4,886 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:08:42
Avg time
-82 ft
Altitude change
4,000 ft
Altitude min
4,115 ft
Altitude max
4,115 ft
Altitude start
4,033 ft
Altitude end
-1.672%
Grade
-11.877%
Grade max
14.028%
Grade min
1,594 ft
Distance climb
3,067 ft
Distance down
225 ft
Distance flat
00:08:42
Avg time

Outer Limits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    McMaster Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93909 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #307756 in Trail Running
    • #100032 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Flowing singletrack with great views of Hauser lake.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Outer Limits Trail Reports

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Mar 17, 2024 @ 8:12am
Mar 17, 2024
reporter Per multiple reports on 3/16, McMaster needs a solid week of drying conditions.
Apr 16, 2023 @ 1:17pm
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Mar 20, 2021 @ 11:06am
Mar 20, 2021
Aug 30, 2018 @ 1:43pm
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Apr 26, 2018 @ 7:53pm
Apr 26, 2018
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on Mar 17, 2024
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Outer Limits located?
      Outer Limits is located in McMaster Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the McMaster Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.64648, -111.77498.
      How hard is Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.672%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,000 ft to 4,115 ft.
      Is Outer Limits a point to point trail?
      Outer Limits is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits is 4,886 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Outer Limits?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Limits. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Outer Limits?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Outer Limits are:
      • October (6 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Outer Limits? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Limits are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Outer Limits?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Outer Limits. The trail is 4,886 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits is a moderately popular trail. There have been 120 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 114 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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