Park at Dump Gulch Trailhead and climb McKelvey Trail to reach Dump Out Trail. Part of the South Sights Loop, Dump Out swings through tall grass and Ponderosa pines. Though a little rocky at times, it is nonetheless a trail that will make its users feel transported into a fairy tale.
Offering beautiful views of the valley while remaining close to Mount Helena Trailhead, Contour Trail is a short trail known for its connection to Dump Out Trail. Combine these two trails, then hop on Hanging Draw Trail, before going back down on Prospect Shafts for a great loop to travel through the rocky woods of […]
Possibly the most challenging trail on Mount Helena, Powerline is the shortest, steepest route from the Mount Helena Trailhead to the summit. Good hiking shoes and trekking poles are recommended! From the parking lot, go in the direction of 1906 and Ambrose for a short bit, and take a 90° left turn at the start […]
Starting at the end of Silverette Street, go on the other side of the fence and take Le Grande Cannon Trail for a tenth of a mile before hopping on the O.G.R. Trail. Keep following this trail down until you reach the intersection with Ambrose Trail, from which you will need to turn on Road […]
It is on Earth that the Road to Mars Trail lies, though its name may suggest otherwise. Acting as a border between northwest and north Mount Helena, the trail leads to quite a lot of different ones.
Climb to the Top of the World! Top of the World is a classic. From the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, climb Rodney Meadow to T.R. Trail, hop on Pinchot and wind your way along the backside of the ridge to Top of the World. From there, dive down Rent Money and Rodney Ridge back to […]
Starting at the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, T.R. Trail will take you up and over Rodney Ridge and down to Waterline Trail. Going both through meadows and woods, T.R. Trail is a great path to get the best of both worlds. To integrate it into a loop, turn right on Waterline, then right again on […]
Northwest Passage contours along the northwest side of Mount Helena. To access the trail, park at the Tubbs Trailhead and climb the Swaney Trail for a quarter mile. Travel west through meadows and old growth Ponderosas to the Road to Mars Trail. Northwest Passage can be combined with many westside trails for varying loops.
From Mt Helena Trailhead, enjoy views of woods and meadows while gradually ascending Mt. Helena. A little over halfway to the summit, stop by the grotto for a souvenir picture. Once at the top, return on the 1906 Trail, or bravely descend the Powerline Trail. If mountain biking, please be very cautious or dismount when […]
Bitterroot Way is a small maze of trails starting from Mount Helena trailhead and leading most notably to Clarke Street, Daisy Hill, and Mike Cormier Trail. Made out of a series of routes going up, down, left, or right, many parts of the Bitterroot Way offer benches to relax while catching views of the city […]
