Mt. Helena City Park

Mt Helena City Park

Discover endless possibilities at Mount Helena City Park. Take a stroll with your family and pup through Daisy Hill or along the Le Grande Cannon Trail. Feeling ambitious? Tackle the Powerline Trail straight to the summit. For a classic Helena experience, hike the iconic 1906 Trail to the summit, stopping by the city’s famous “H” along the way. Whether you’re out for a lunch break or a day, there’s a path for everyone in Mount Helena City Park.

History

Ensuring the historic and natural beauty of Mount Helena remains protected and open has always been central to PPLT’s mission. In 2001, PPLT was the driving force behind creating and maintaining a sustainable and accessible trail system, working in partnership with the City of Helena and Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. In 2019, PPLT expanded this iconic open space by 145 acres, purchasing and donating properties along Le Grande Cannon to the City of Helena, creating vital connections to surrounding neighborhoods. In 2022, PPLT staff and volunteers built five new trails on the Le Grande parcels. 

Rules

  • Stay on trails. 
  • Non-motorized use only, except for motorized adaptive equipment. 
  • Follow all posted dog regulations. Dogs are allowed off-leash 100 yards from trailhead.
  • Clean up after yourself and your pets.
  • Horses are prohibited on City of Helena open lands.
  • No camping, hunting, or shooting on City of Helena open lands.
  • Dispose of cigarettes properly. 

Do you have questions or comments? Contact the City of Helena Open Lands and Trails at 406-447-8463.

Project Facts

Size

900 acres

Features

Downtown trail access
360° views of Helena
More than 40 trails of varying difficulty
Caves
“The H”

Activities

Hiking
Running
Biking
Rock climbing
Dogs welcome

Trails

1906 Trail
Powerline Trail
Prospect Shafts Trail
Le Grande Cannon Trail
Mount Helena Ridge Trail
Show Me the Horse Trail
and many more

Completed

Ongoing

Open Views Blog

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Happy Trails or Twisted Paths?

Friends Tim Davis, Dave Stergar, and Mary Hollow, executive director of PPLT, wrap up the evening with smiles.

Harvest Moon Magic

Chainsaw work on trail

Landmark Trail Season Near The Continental Divide