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4,362 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
3,907 ft
Altitude min
3,932 ft
Altitude max
3,932 ft
Altitude start
3,923 ft
Altitude end
-0.217%
Grade
-3.523%
Grade max
2.102%
Grade min
1,276 ft
Distance climb
1,766 ft
Distance down
1,320 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
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William Gruber Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Tenmile Creek Park
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #79492 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78893 in Trail Running
    • #31053 in Hiking
    • #629 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Prickly Pear Land Trust

The northern trail in Tenmile Creek Park commemorates William Gruber, a Helena native and survivor of the Bataan Death March who did not survive the war. His remains were repatriated in 2017.

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Nov 28, 2025 @ 9:28am (America/Denver)
Nov 28, 2025
 reporter Snow on 11/27/25
Apr 11, 2023 @ 7:39am
Apr 11, 2023
 reporter Tenmile Creek Park trails are dry.
Aug 3, 2019 @ 8:45am
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Apr 19, 2019 @ 3:07pm
Apr 19, 2019
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 12:20pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About William Gruber Loop

        ▼ Where is William Gruber Loop located?
        William Gruber Loop is located in Tenmile Creek Park, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Tenmile Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.62125, -112.09274.
        ▼ How hard is William Gruber Loop?
        William Gruber Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.217%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for William Gruber Loop?
        William Gruber Loop has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,907 ft to 3,932 ft.
        ▼ Is William Gruber Loop a point to point trail?
        William Gruber Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is William Gruber Loop?
        William Gruber Loop is 4,362 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on William Gruber Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on William Gruber Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride William Gruber Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride William Gruber Loop are:
        • July (23 activities)
        • August (20 activities)
        • May (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access William Gruber Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to William Gruber Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride William Gruber Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride William Gruber Loop. The trail is 4,362 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is William Gruber Loop?
        William Gruber Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,302 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,451 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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