The Show Me the Horse Trail was discovered by Helena’s mountain bikers in the 90s. The original trail ran through a horse corral. The trail’s name is a combination of the famous “Show me the money!” phrase from Jerry Maguire and the local livestock. From the trailhead, climb 1.5 miles to Mount Helena Ridge and […]
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 along West End, Backside Trail, Prospect Shafts, Hanging Draw, and McKelvey. In mid-May, the Backside Loop features an impressive Arrowleaf Balsamroot bloom. Note: at the intersection between Hanging Draw and […]
This rewarding adventure combines the Mt. Helena Ridge and Wakina Sky areas. From Dump Gulch Trailhead, climb McKelvey Trail and South Dump Gulch Trail to the Helena Ridge Trail. Take the ridge south to Emmett’s Trail. Descend to Grizzly Gulch Drive and turn right on the road and then left on Wakina Sky – Goat […]
This loop is a classic climb to the summit of Mt. Helena. From the trailhead, 1906 Trail is the least strenuous ascent to the peak. Powerline Trail offers a direct but grueling descent, or descend more gradually along Hogback Trail and Prospect Shafts.
The Helena Ridge features a National Recreation Trail on wild public lands with expansive views. From the trailhead, climb steeply to the ridge and then head north towards Mount Helena. The intersection with Emmett’s Trail at 2.8 miles is the perfect turnaround for a 6-mile out-and-back. To hike the whole ridge, continue to the junction […]
The Rodney Ridge area is treasured by hikers, runners, and mountain bikers for its combination of challenging climbs, sunny meadows, shady ravines, and evergreen forests. From the top of Sparta Street and Rodney Street, take Rodney Ridge for 1.3 miles, then turn right on Rodney Meadows to reach the Don’t Fence Me In Trail, before […]
