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5.7 miles
Distance
503 ft
Climb
-3,999 ft
Descent
00:40:55
Avg time
-3,495 ft
Altitude change
4,302 ft
Altitude min
7,807 ft
Altitude max
7,807 ft
Altitude start
4,311 ft
Altitude end
-11.572%
Grade
-47.79%
Grade max
47.294%
Grade min
4,780 ft
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1,254 ft
Distance flat
00:40:55
Avg time
Hogback Mountain Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaYork
Helena, Montana -
Ref Number#4155
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill Primary[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerHelena Ranger District
Steep descent beginning at the fire lookout on top of Hogback Mountain exiting at Cottonwood Gulch near Nelson, MT. Mostly downhill with a few brutal climbs as the double track dips between peaks. Loose rock and large boulders litter the upper sections but it turns to dirt road as the elevation drops. Would only recommend riding one direction and you'd be best off with somebody to shuttle and drop you at the top.
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- Last: Jun 5, 2025
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(46.826370, -111.710521)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hogback Mountain
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Where is Hogback Mountain located?
Hogback Mountain is located in York, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the York trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.82637, -111.71052.
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How hard is Hogback Mountain?
Hogback Mountain is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.572%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Hogback Mountain?
Hogback Mountain has 503 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,999 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,302 ft to 7,807 ft.
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Is Hogback Mountain a point to point trail?
Hogback Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
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