On a mountain bike, carefully stay on Davis Gulch for about half a mile past the Old Shooting Range Trailhead to find the beginning of the Bike Skills Course. From there, enjoy the .4 mile of the Upper DeFord circuit by experiencing different sizes of hills and side ramps before landing back on the trailhead.
From the Entertainment Trail or Easy Rider Trail, Aftershock is more or less a straight line on the west side of Mount Ascension. Without quite reaching the summit, it is still one of the best trails to explore if you are looking for expansive mountain views.
A fun hilly trail, Sourdough Starter can be accessed via Roger Fuchs Trail. For a quick mountain biking experience, pedal up from the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, straight on Rodney Ridge Trail and Roger Fuchs Trail, and descend Sourdough Starter. Enjoy the ups and downs and flowy turns all while getting a good view of […]
Pinchot Trail is usually reached after climbing up T.R. Trail from Waterline Trail or Rodney Ridge to Rent Money from Old Shooting Range Trailhead. The trail mainly zigzags through tall pines, offering both shade and oxygen. At the very end of the trail, all efforts are rewarded by the gorgeous view from the Top of […]
From the trailhead at the end of Sparta Street and Rodney Street, this trail links the city to the meadow by traversing woods, offering up the best of the South Hills. You will get the best view of the Helena Valley walking from the meadow towards Sparta and Rodney. You can also reach Rodney Ridge […]
From Mount Helena Trailhead, turn left and join Contour Trail via Prospect Shafts. Follow the Dump Out Trail until Hanging Draw, and head up North for about half a mile. Finally, take a turn right on Prospect Shafts and make your way back down to the Trailhead. This loop is most appreciated by those looking […]
From Reeders Village, Reeders Trail is a pretty tough climb to the south part of Mount Helena. The trail drops its users directly on Contour Trail, and is ideal for sightseeing or to join a loop.
With a start at the Dump Gulch Trailhead, South Dump Gulch is one of the many trails leading to Mount Helena Ridge Trail. From the trailhead, make your way up McKelvey Trail, then turn left after less than a half mile on South Dump Gulch. Climb through the trees and enjoy the quiet nature of […]
Possibly the most peaceful trail of the area, Mini Ridge Trail starts with a beautifully green and flowery area, before slowly starting to gain elevation and meet a forest. Towards the end of the trail the incline starts to kick in, but it becomes all worth it once you get to the Mount Helena Ridge […]
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.
