Going EZ Trail
Built in spring 2026, Going EZ Trail links the 2006 Trail to Eddye McClure West Trail. This short path takes its users through the charming and quiet woods of southwest Mt Ascension.
Built in spring 2026, Going EZ Trail links the 2006 Trail to Eddye McClure West Trail. This short path takes its users through the charming and quiet woods of southwest Mt Ascension.
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 […]
Cruse Control is possibly the most entertaining way to descend Mount Ascension. This mountain biking course features drops, ramps, and terrific views of the nearby Elkhorns. For downhill mountain bike traffic (hikers may use it, but are asked to yield to bikes), the trail is accessible from the top of Eddye McClure West and from […]
Find reminders of the Gold Rush era and get a taste of the Far West on the Far East Trail. A quiet experience crossing Lewis and Clark and Jefferson counties, this trail is ideal for those craving nature and history. Check out the ruins of an old mine entrance from 1886, back when Montana was […]
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.
Between S California Street and Saddle Drive lies Bull Run, a short trail cutting through the neighborhood. This path can make for a delightful post-dinner stroll, and is a great way to find some nature right by your house.
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.
On the west side of Meatloaf Hill, Catch Up Trail is a rather flat trail that meanders around the water tank. Combine Catch Up with Meatloaf for a savory loop.
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!