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.
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 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 […]
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.
From the O.G.R. Trail, reach the Old Chevy Trail via this tiny tenth of a mile short path.
This connector is a quick and convenient way to shorten an outing or get back on the right trail if you accidentally got lost. About a fifth of a mile long, this trail will take you where you need to be in no time.
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.
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 […]
The East Helena Prickly Pear Park features several fishing access sites along the creek. By the water, various waterfowl and other wildlife can be seen enjoying their wetlands habitat. Please follow Fish, Wildlife and Parks regulations for fishing, and try to leave some for the next angler!
