Activity: Dogs

Acropolis Crest

The Acropolis Crest trails are arguably the most scenic downtown spots to watch the sun setting behind Mount Helena. Take yourself or your pup on a walk and enjoy the colors of the sky change as you unwind your day. Linking Cruse Street with Sparta Street, the trails on Acropolis also act as a scenic […]

2006 Trail

A nod to Mt Helena’s 1906 Trail, 2006 Trail crosses paths with the summit of Mount Ascension, guaranteeing stunning views along the way. From south to north, progressively climb up from Arrowroot drive all the way to the top of the mountain. Circle around via Mt Ascension Loop Trail to get the most of the […]

Archery Range Trail

Archery Range Trail is a great path to connect the north of Mt Ascension to its wilder south. From the DeFord Trailhead area, find Archery Range and dive deeper into nature as you make your way towards Entertainment Trail. For a longer, more challenging route, turn up on Entertainment and climb to the top. For […]

Hoppiness Trail

Hoppiness is a blissful trail connecting three main Mt Ascension trails: Mt Ascension Loop, 2006, and Entertainment trails. The trail features a couple of bumps (hops!) to spice it up for mountain bikers, but is a multiuse trail that can be enjoyed by any user.

Going EZ Trail

Built in spring 2026, Going EZ Trail links the 2006 Trail to Eddye McClure West Trail. This short path takes its users through the charming and quiet woods of southwest Mt Ascension.

DeFord Trail

From the DeFord Trailhead or the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, this trail can be used by hikers and bikers cruising by or cycling back to the start of the skills course. Enjoy the free show of jumping and gliding mountain bikers while you stroll on the multiuse DeFord Trail. There are quite a few treacherous […]

Far East Trail

Find reminders of the Gold Rush era and get a taste of the Far West on the Far East Trail.  A quiet experience crossing Lewis and Clark and Jefferson counties, this trail is ideal for those craving nature and history. Check out the ruins of an old mine entrance from 1886, back when Montana was […]

Donaldson Loop

At the South Hills Disc Golf Course, you can watch FOLFers succeed and fail from the comfort of the Donaldson Loop. The loop circles the whole course, offering views of the valley and the Donaldson Barn, all while enjoying the surrounding shade of trees and scent of flowers.

Bull Run

Between S California Street and Saddle Drive lies Bull Run, a short trail cutting through the neighborhood. This path can make for a delightful post-dinner stroll, and is a great way to find some nature right by your house.

Biker Coaster

Starting at the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, this figure-8 bicycle loop is a great way to discover the Davis Gulch area, including the south of Rodney Ridge and the west of Mount Ascension. This big loop combines the Rodney Ridge Bicycle Loop with the Archery Range Loop, and includes the two bike skill courses along […]