Elk Ridge
The Elk Ridge easement safeguards elk habitat, wildlife, and scenic views on Mount Ascension, keeping Helena’s South Hills wild.
16 September 2025
The Elk Ridge easement safeguards elk habitat, wildlife, and scenic views on Mount Ascension, keeping Helena’s South Hills wild.
30th conservation easement protects open space on Mount Ascension HELENA, Mont. — In 1995, friends and neighbors gathered in a Helena living room to discuss protecting
This trail traverses the east flank of Mount Ascension and connects Jefferson County to Mount Ascension City Park. It features beautiful wooded areas and dramatic