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Helena Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Helena dry and open today? Live conditions for the quiet county and forest roads a gravel or drop-bar bike rides, with melt-out and the 10-day outlook, refreshed every morning from real soil, snowpack, and weather data.snapshot · Oct 16

Helena gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 16

Roads reading dry right now
2 of 66 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 2Soft — ride gently 24Significant snow 35Winter conditions 5
Air quality
AQI 38 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails3,740–4,377 ft
30°typical 40°–63°F73°
High country4,531–5,197 ft
30°typical 38°–61°F71°
20°40°60°80°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 91%Mixed 5%Sandy 3%Clay 2%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Are the forest roads near Helena open yet?

40 forest roads are still holding snow, as low as 0% snow-free. The high country comes into gravel season after the valley, so the upper forest roads open last. Tracked daily through the melt.

Gravel & dirt roads near Helena right now

Right now about 2 of 66 gravel and dirt roads near Helena are reading dry and rideable, with 24 still soft or muddy after recent rain. These roads are mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. Graded gravel drains faster than singletrack, but skinny tires are less forgiving once it is wet.

Helena gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Helena rideable right now?

2 of 66 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Helena are reading dry and rideable today, while 24 are still soft after recent rain. Gravel roads are crowned and drain faster than singletrack, so they firm up sooner after a storm, but a wet dirt road still ruts and skinny gravel tires grip less, so check the live read before a long day.

Are the forest roads near Helena open and melted out yet?

40 high forest roads near Helena are still holding snow, as low as 0% snow-free right now. The upper roads and passes come into gravel season after the valley does; this page tracks their snow coverage and estimated open date daily through the melt.

Where can I ride gravel near Helena?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Helena include Norris Road, Green Meadow Drive, Applegate Drive and Forestvale Road. We tell you whether each one is dry, wet, or still snowed in rather than building the route, so pair the live conditions here with your favorite route planner for the full ride.

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