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4.3 miles
Distance
309 ft
Climb
-1,312 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1,004 ft
Altitude change
5,175 ft
Altitude min
6,179 ft
Altitude start
5,174 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-68.3%
Grade max
43%
Grade min
2,215 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,014 ft
Distance flat

Thompson Hellgate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Big Belts
    Helena, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #264
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #329878 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #319212 in Trail Running
    • #329321 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

From Hellgate Gulch Road up the first 2 miles it seems unmaintained, more of a cow path than anything. Ok singletrack, lots of trees down.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 12, 2024 @ 3:06pm
Jul 12, 2024
 reporter Trail Closure due to Horse Gulch Fire
Jul 12, 2024 @ 3:03pm
Jul 12, 2024
 reporter Trail Closure due to Horse Gulch Fire
Apr 24, 2021 @ 4:28pm
Apr 24, 2021
 15 trees across the trail in the first 2 miles up from Hellgate Gulch Road. Hasn’t been maintained in years. Maybe someone can ride this in from...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thompson Hellgate

        ▼ Where is Thompson Hellgate located?
        Thompson Hellgate is located in Big Belts, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Big Belts trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.72608, -111.52826.
        ▼ How hard is Thompson Hellgate?
        Thompson Hellgate is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thompson Hellgate?
        Thompson Hellgate has 309 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,312 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,175 ft to 6,482 ft.
        ▼ Is Thompson Hellgate a point to point trail?
        Thompson Hellgate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Thompson Hellgate?
        Thompson Hellgate is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thompson Hellgate?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Thompson Hellgate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Thompson Hellgate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thompson Hellgate are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Thompson Hellgate?
        Thompson Hellgate is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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