more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
633 ft
Climb
00:09:30
Avg time
635 ft
Altitude change
4,615 ft
Altitude min
5,250 ft
Altitude max
4,615 ft
Altitude start
5,249 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
64.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
167 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:09:30
Avg time

Squishy Cat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Scratchgravel Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #276287 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,398 in Mountain Biking · Montana
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

This trail descends from the highest point in the SRMA on moderate to steep grades. It has mountain-bike specific features constructed from natural materials, including jumps, drops and challenging tread sections. Scout and pre-ride before committing. There are two significant gap jumps. While there are ride-arounds, the gaps have consequences. The trail is directional with a "yield to downhill user" requirement.

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 30 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Squishy Cat Trail Reports

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Oct 17, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Denver)
Oct 17, 2026
 Mostly dry, tacky in the north facing corners
Sep 26, 2026 @ 3:24pm (America/Denver)
Sep 26, 2026
Trail is still closed, several unfinished sections remaining
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on Oct 17, 2026
Ideal
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Squishy Cat located?
      Squishy Cat is located in Scratchgravel Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Scratchgravel Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.67139, -112.08692.
      ▼ How hard is Squishy Cat?
      Squishy Cat is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Squishy Cat?
      Squishy Cat has 633 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,615 ft to 5,250 ft.
      ▼ Is Squishy Cat a point to point trail?
      Yes, Squishy Cat is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Squishy Cat?
      Squishy Cat is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Squishy Cat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Squishy Cat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Squishy Cat?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Squishy Cat are:
      • October (20 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Squishy Cat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Squishy Cat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Squishy Cat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Squishy Cat. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Squishy Cat?
      Squishy Cat is a very popular trail. There have been 73 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 86 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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