Beattie Loop is a scenic circuit on Mount Ascension, starting at Beattie St Trailhead. Counter clockwise, the loop starts with Pay Dirt, followed by Pail Rider. Arriving at the intersection, follow the 2006 Trail all the way to the top without thinking twice. To reach the summit, take on Mt Ascension Ridge Trail, and take […]
Starting from near Beattie St Trailhead, Pay Dirt Trail is a pleasant hike towards Mount Ascension’s Porcupine Flats intersection. On your way there, enjoy views of Helena to your right, and of the green mountains to your left. Because Pay Dirt can be rocky at times, mountain bikers might want to keep an eye out […]
From Arrowroot Drive and its trailhead, take the left trail for a third of a mile and meet the last half mile of Entertainment Trail to cheat your way to the top of Mount Ascension. We won’t tell.
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 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 […]
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 […]
Starting at the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, or at DeFord Trailhead for those who’d like to warm up a bit, this intermediate bike course offers opportunities to jump or keep it simple, and features some mild ramps. This trail can be used by all from tentative beginners to intermediate bikers and fearless pros. The trail […]
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.
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 […]
A fun and short mountain biking experience, the Rodney Ridge Bicycle Loop targets the south part of the ridge. Starting at the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, make your way up Rodney Ridge Trail and cross the meadow to Roger Fuchs Trail. Keep going until you reach an intersection with a flowy left turn onto Sourdough […]
