Feature: Parking

Barking Dog Trail

The Barking Dog Trail is a local favorite for its playful singletrack and rich history. There’s a small parking area on Orofino Gulch Road north

Backside Loop

From the Dump Gulch Trailhead, climb the McKelvey Trail to the spectacular Helena Ridge. After soaking in the well-deserved views, loop back to the trailhead

Prairie and Ambrose Loop

From the Mt. Helena Trailhead, explore the northern flank of Helena’s namesake peak by heading west on Prairie Trail and returning on Ambrose Trail. This

Westside Loop

From West Le Grande Cannon Blvd and Silverette St., explore the enchanting and quiet nature of the west side of Mt. Helena. There are many

Spring Meadow Lake State Park

Located in west Helena, Spring Meadow Lake State Park is an urban park popular for swimming, fishing, and birdwatching. The park features a 0.8-mile nature

Scratchgravel South Loop

The Scratchgravel Hills feature 50 miles of multiuse trails for hiking, running, mountain biking, and horseback riding north of Helena. From Head Lane Trailhead, visitors

Centennial Park Loop

Centennial Park is located in central Helena between Carroll College and N. Last Chance Gulch. The park offers a 1.25-mile paved loop, playgrounds, and a

Tenmile Creek Park

Tenmile Creek Park is Prickly Pear Land Trust’s foremost community conservation project. This 180-acre grassland was acquired in 2016 in partnership with Fort Harrison in

Prickly Pear Park

Located in East Helena, Prickly Pear Park transforms the Asarco industrial site to its natural state as a haven for wildlife and people. The park

The Grove

Named after its towering cottonwoods, The Grove bridges East Helena’s history as a smelter town with its future as a thriving community with abundant public