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 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 […]
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 […]
The Easy Rider Loop starts at the Beattie St. Trailhead. To access the loop, ascend the Prickly Pear Trail to Easy Rider. From there, travel clockwise on Easy Rider and Archery Range, and return to the trailhead on the Pay Dirt Trail. This moderate and scenic loop explores the north flank of Mount Ascension and […]
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 dog park. This family-friendly park is a great place to enjoy dramatic views of Mt. Helena and Mt. Ascension.
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 order to preserve the open space for the community. Tenmile Creek Park provides seasonally-accessible walking paths, a wheelchair charging station, and the only urban access to Tenmile Creek. Visitors can […]
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 features wetlands along Prickly Pear Creek, grasslands, and a towering cottonwood and aspen grove. It’s visited by beavers, sandhill cranes, moose, bear, and deer. Enjoy a stroll around on two […]
