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2.1 miles
Distance
677 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:48:59
Avg time
633 ft
Altitude change
4,528 ft
Altitude min
5,161 ft
Altitude max
4,528 ft
Altitude start
5,161 ft
Altitude end
5.703%
Grade
-4.411%
Grade max
16.631%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,338 ft
Distance down
00:48:59
Avg time

Saddle Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Spokane Hills South
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #157605 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #301901 in Trail Running
    • #368254 in Hiking
    • #28969 in Horseback
    • #25557 in Snowshoeing
    • #37008 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #51832 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,465 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,455 in Trail Running
    • #4,121 in Hiking
    • #1,304 in Horseback
    • #791 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,124 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #736 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    blm

After going through the gate, go left (west) on a single track which turns to doubletrack after going over and around some downed trees.This road climbs between two ridges and leads to a high saddle with views of the Helena valley.

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    BLM
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Saddle Road Trail Reports

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Apr 18, 2021 @ 12:07pm
Apr 18, 2021
 Totally dry, but see if the snow forecast for tonight pans out...
Dec 5, 2020 @ 12:53pm
Dec 5, 2020
May 17, 2020 @ 7:52pm
May 17, 2020
 A good medium plus grind right outta the parking lot. Trail gets you up pretty quickly to a cool saddle then further up to a high valley with...
Nov 1, 2017 @ 11:24am
Nov 1, 2017
 reporter First real snowfall of 2017/18
Sep 18, 2017 @ 1:00pm
Sep 18, 2017
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on Apr 18, 2021
Dry
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Saddle Road located?
      Saddle Road is located in Spokane Hills South, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Spokane Hills South trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.5317, -111.69645.
      ▼ How hard is Saddle Road?
      Saddle Road is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.703%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Saddle Road?
      Saddle Road has 677 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,528 ft to 5,161 ft.
      ▼ Is Saddle Road a point to point trail?
      Saddle Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Saddle Road?
      Saddle Road is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Saddle Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Saddle Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Saddle Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Saddle Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Saddle Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Saddle Road. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Saddle Road?
      Saddle Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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