On a mountain bike, carefully stay on Davis Gulch for about half a mile past the Old Shooting Range Trailhead to find the beginning of the Bike Skills Course. From there, enjoy the .4 mile of the Upper DeFord circuit by experiencing different sizes of hills and side ramps before landing back on the trailhead.
On the west side of Meatloaf Hill, Catch Up Trail is a rather flat trail that meanders around the water tank. Combine Catch Up with Meatloaf for a savory loop.
Located on Meatloaf Hill, Capitol View Trail is one of the most convenient ways to marvel at Helena and its surrounding mountains without leaving town or going for a long climb. This trail is very popular for dog walks, so be ready for wags and woofs!
A fun hilly trail, Sourdough Starter can be accessed via Roger Fuchs Trail. For a quick mountain biking experience, pedal up from the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, straight on Rodney Ridge Trail and Roger Fuchs Trail, and descend Sourdough Starter. Enjoy the ups and downs and flowy turns all while getting a good view of […]
A memorial trail named in honor of Roger E. Fuchs, this trail is possibly the quietest of Rodney Ridge. Access it by following Rodney Ridge Trail all the way across the meadow, or by making your way up from Dry Gulch Road. This lovely trail is a true hidden gem of the area, and can […]
Don’t Fence Me In Trail links Waterline Trail to Rodney Ridge Trail and is the namesake of Prickly Pear Land Trust’s annual trail race. For a nice loop, start from Waterline Trailhead and climb the Don’t Fence Me In Trail to the ridge. Take a right turn on Rodney Ridge, go right again at the […]
The DeFord Connector is a shortcut from the Rodney Ridge trails to the DeFord Trail or the Bicycle Course. Please watch out for potential cars as the connector leads to the road!
A Tenmile Creek Park fan favorite, Creekside Loop is a rather short but refreshing path nearing an enchanting creek. From the parking area, take the trail to your right and keep going for less than half a mile, alongside Tenmile Creek. Turn left at the end of the trail, and keep straight past the restroom […]
From the trailhead at the end of Sparta Street and Rodney Street, this trail links the city to the meadow by traversing woods, offering up the best of the South Hills. You will get the best view of the Helena Valley walking from the meadow towards Sparta and Rodney. You can also reach Rodney Ridge […]
Also marked as “E Trail” and named after a long-time PPLT team member, Emmett’s Trail joins Grizzly Gulch Drive to Mount Helena Ridge Trail. It’s strongly advised to use this trail downhill rather than uphill. Emmett’s Trail is a pleasant descent going from gorgeous views of Wakina Sky and Rodney Ridge to a thick and […]
