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 […]
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 […]
Don’t Fence Me In Trail links Waterline Trail to Rodney Ridge Trail and is the namesake of Prickly Pear Land Trust’s annual trail race. For a nice loop, start from Waterline Trailhead and climb the Don’t Fence Me In Trail to the ridge. Take a right turn on Rodney Ridge, go right again at the […]
The DeFord Connector is a shortcut from the Rodney Ridge trails to the DeFord Trail or the Bicycle Course. Please watch out for potential cars as the connector leads to the road!
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 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 […]
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.
Offering beautiful views of the valley while remaining close to Mount Helena Trailhead, Contour Trail is a short trail known for its connection to Dump Out Trail. Combine these two trails, then hop on Hanging Draw Trail, before going back down on Prospect Shafts for a great loop to travel through the rocky woods of […]
The Hogback Trail is a rocky and sunny path between the summit of Mount Helena and Prospect Shafts Trail. The short trail offers splendid views of the entire Helena Valley at the foot of the mountain. At the bottom of the trail, take a turn on Prospect Shafts to reach Mount Helena Trailhead, or on […]
