Y Gulch Loop (FR 4153) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Y Gulch Loop (FR 4153) in MT
Road corridorHelena-Lewis and Clark NF, Helena Ranger District
9.0 mi from Helena Valley Northeast
Maps 4,696 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ↗
Motor-vehicle season 5/16–12/1Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Rough
- All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 130 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 36%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Hogback Mountain stands 3,120 ft above the map pin, 6.4 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 30–55°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.