more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-367 ft
Descent
00:19:55
Avg time
-232 ft
Altitude change
5,125 ft
Altitude min
5,437 ft
Altitude max
5,426 ft
Altitude start
5,194 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
2,464 ft
Distance climb
5,043 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:19:55
Avg time

TET Offensive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    North Elkhorns
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #111013 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #375184 in Trail Running
    • #135412 in Hiking
    • #28765 in Horseback
    • #21208 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #825 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #4,063 in Trail Running
    • #1,745 in Hiking
    • #1,296 in Horseback
    • #642 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

a short frolicking roller coaster single track ride as an add on to the north fork high road loop with very little terra plana,but lots of fun with a kicker at the end ridden from either direction

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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TET Offensive Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2019 @ 2:32pm
Sep 28, 2019
 Snow in September. Lot's of snow actually.
Nov 1, 2017 @ 11:24am
Nov 1, 2017
 reporter First real snowfall of 2017/18
Oct 25, 2017 @ 2:41pm
Oct 25, 2017
 Around a dozen trees down, but only one on the main downhill.
Sep 18, 2017 @ 1:00pm
Sep 18, 2017
Sep 16, 2017 @ 11:37am
Sep 16, 2017
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Status:
on Sep 28, 2019
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is TET Offensive located?
      TET Offensive is located in North Elkhorns, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the North Elkhorns trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.48528, -111.89708.
      ▼ How hard is TET Offensive?
      TET Offensive is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for TET Offensive?
      TET Offensive has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 367 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,125 ft to 5,437 ft.
      ▼ Is TET Offensive a point to point trail?
      TET Offensive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is TET Offensive?
      TET Offensive is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on TET Offensive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on TET Offensive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access TET Offensive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to TET Offensive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride TET Offensive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride TET Offensive. 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 TET Offensive?
      TET Offensive is a moderately popular trail. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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