From the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, the Upper DeFord Universal Access Trail provides an accessible walking path for all users. Bikes are prohibited on the Universal Access Trail. About one mile out-and-back, this trail is a family-friendly excursion.
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 trail. The flat path around Spring Meadow Lake is accessible year-round. From April 15 to October 15, a no-dog policy protects wildlife.
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 […]
Nob Hill Park is a small open space in south Helena near I-15. With views of Mount Ascension and the Helena Valley, this is the ideal loop for anyone looking for a short, scenic walk or bike ride. Lucky visitors can also catch sight of local bluebirds.
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 […]
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 access. Accessed from JFK Park, The Grove features over two miles of wide, flat trails in the grasslands adjacent to Prickly Pear Creek. Visitors love the views of Sleeping Giant, […]
Tenmile Creek Park provides wide, flat walking and biking paths. William Gruber is the larger of the two loops at Tenmile Creek Park. Dogs are allowed off-leash on this loop.
Le Grande Cannon is a flat, road-grade trail with views of the Helena Valley and Mount Helena’s rocky summit. It’s a great walk with a stroller and the only South Hills trail that’s plowed in the winter. Begin your Mount Helena adventure on this easy .75-mile trail. Parking is available at Charlie’s Trailhead or at […]
