3,484 ft
Distance
310 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:12:15
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Pinchot Trail

  • USFS
    Land Manager

Pinchot Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    South Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #390
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #65097 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6251 in Trail Running
    • #14625 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Skiing
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The Pinchot Trail was re-routed in 2016 to provide an easier grade to the shoulder of Rodney Ridge. This trail has long sweeping switchbacks on a timbered north-facing slope.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Pinchot Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    307 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,739 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,049 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,739 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,046 ft
  • Grade
    8.8%
  • Grade max
    -3.5%
  • Grade min
    21.7%
  • Distance climb
    3,225 ft
  • Distance down
    112 ft
  • Distance flat
    151 ft
  • Avg time
    00:12:15
  • Avg reverse time
    00:04:29
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Status:
on Mar 10, 2023
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.4 (5 votes)
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      Pinchot Trail Trail Reports

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      Mar 10, 2023 @ 7:23am
      Mar 10, 2023
      		 reporter Snowing today- it's not ready yet, 6 plates.
      Nov 7, 2022 @ 6:52am
      Nov 7, 2022
      		 reporter Significant snowfall morning of Nov 7
      Nov 2, 2022 @ 7:31am
      Nov 2, 2022
      		 reporter Snow on morning of 11/2. Cold snap to follow.
      Nov 1, 2022 @ 11:47am
      Nov 1, 2022
      		 reporter Most snow is gone, but be careful in some low, shady areas.
      Oct 23, 2022 @ 10:10am
      Oct 23, 2022
      		 reporter First snowfall of fall 2022
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 63 rides
      • 9 miles avg distance
      All
      • 1,448 rides
      • Last: Mar 19, 2023

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      41 |
      Dec 10, 2020 @ 4:18pm
      Dec 10, 2020
      18 |
      Aug 6, 2019 @ 6:35am
      Aug 6, 2019

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