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4,015 ft
Distance
268 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:08:09
Avg time
139 ft
Altitude change
4,623 ft
Altitude min
4,870 ft
Altitude max
4,623 ft
Altitude start
4,762 ft
Altitude end
3.459%
Grade
-19.205%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
2,623 ft
Distance climb
1,267 ft
Distance down
124 ft
Distance flat
00:08:09
Avg time

Upper Troad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Priest Area
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #311857 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #391979 in Trail Running
    • #111294 in Hiking
    • #33258 in Horseback
    • #40314 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #54843 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,651 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #4,160 in Trail Running
    • #1,451 in Hiking
    • #1,432 in Horseback
    • #1,235 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #791 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Upper Troad is a 4,015 ft less popular blue difficulty doubletrack trail located near Helena Montana. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 268 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Upper Troad Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2022 @ 9:46am
Aug 21, 2022
Apr 4, 2021 @ 10:37am
Apr 4, 2021
 Mostly dry, some ice and some mud.
May 2, 2020 @ 8:33am
May 2, 2020
 COVERED in downed trees, several every 20 feet. Not worth even trying to ride until they’re cleared out.
Sep 15, 2019 @ 9:37am
Sep 15, 2019
 unable to ride, too much down wood
Nov 1, 2017 @ 11:24am
Nov 1, 2017
 reporter First real snowfall of 2017/18
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Troad located?
      Upper Troad is located in Priest Area, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Priest Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.58917, -112.22305.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Troad?
      Upper Troad is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.459%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Troad?
      Upper Troad has 268 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,623 ft to 4,870 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Troad a point to point trail?
      Upper Troad is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Troad?
      Upper Troad is 4,015 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Troad?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Troad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Troad?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Troad are:
      • April (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      • December (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Troad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Troad are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Troad?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Upper Troad. The trail is 4,015 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Troad?
      Upper Troad is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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