more stats
204 ft
Distance
-19 ft
Descent
00:00:24
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
3,888 ft
Altitude min
3,909 ft
Altitude max
3,907 ft
Altitude start
3,888 ft
Altitude end
-9.476%
Grade
-23.399%
Grade max
2.306%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
119 ft
Distance down
00:00:24
Avg time

Roadcut Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    McMaster Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #158347 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #334988 in Trail Running
    • #293626 in Hiking
    • #21195 in Horseback
    • #30221 in Snowshoeing
    • #41958 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,474 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,754 in Trail Running
    • #3,515 in Hiking
    • #968 in Horseback
    • #921 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,301 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Other
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Short and steep U-shaped roadcut that's great for a little adrenaline charge. Looks intimidating from the top but has a good angle and soft dirt for the run-out. Easy to circle around and do it again. Heroes roll the middle (:
No cactus in top grassy area.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Roadcut Drop 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.
Aug 30, 2018 @ 10:17am
Aug 30, 2018
Jul 6, 2018 @ 9:04am
Jul 6, 2018
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on Mar 17, 2024
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Roadcut Drop located?
      Roadcut Drop is located in McMaster Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the McMaster Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.64828, -111.76443.
      ▼ How hard is Roadcut Drop?
      Roadcut Drop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.476%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roadcut Drop?
      The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,888 ft to 3,909 ft.
      ▼ Is Roadcut Drop a point to point trail?
      Roadcut Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is other.
      ▼ How long is Roadcut Drop?
      Roadcut Drop is 204 ft long. The trail type is other.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roadcut Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Roadcut Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Roadcut Drop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Roadcut Drop are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Roadcut Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roadcut Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Roadcut Drop?
      The estimated time to ride Roadcut Drop is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 204 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Roadcut Drop?
      Roadcut Drop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 35 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 45 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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