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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 · Aug 14

Helena gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Roads reading dry right now
42 of 66 roads reading dry
Tacky / good 36Dusty / loose 6Soft — ride gently 24
Air quality
AQI 55 · Moderate
Wildfire smoke (PM2.5). EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails3,740–4,377 ft
49°typical 56°–76°F85°
High country4,531–5,197 ft
46°typical 53°–72°F79°
40°60°80°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 91%Mixed 5%Decomposed granite 3%Clay 2%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Gravel & dirt roads near Helena right now

Right now about 42 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?

42 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.

Where can I ride gravel near Helena?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Helena include 11th Avenue, Brady Street, Colonial Drive and Cromwell Dixon Lane. 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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