Bitterroot Way is a small maze of trails starting from Mount Helena trailhead and leading most notably to Clarke Street, Daisy Hill, and Mike Cormier Trail. Made out of a series of routes going up, down, left, or right, many parts of the Bitterroot Way offer benches to relax while catching views of the city […]
One of Helena’s earliest neighborhoods, Reeder’s Alley is an important historical site. Once a residence for miners, Reeder’s Alley is now home to charming commerce, and is also the last street 25K and 50K runners see during the annual Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run!
Popular from Charlie’s or Andy’s trails, the Old Chevy Trail is a doubletrack and former road. Though you will meet a mythic Chevrolet at the end of the hike, you actually really shouldn’t park there. To incorporate this trail into a loop, climb up Charlie’s from La Grande Cannon Boulevard, go on the Old Chevy […]
On the west side of Mount Helena, Diretissima connects Old Chevy and Andy’s trails to Prairie and Ambrose trails. The name means “most direct route” in Italian, and this trail is true to its name, offering an efficient way to explore the area by foot or bike. A little steep but very charming, the trail […]
West End Trail journeys between thick pine trees and may inspire kids to dream of being lost in fairy tale woods. Usually, this rather short trail is used while attempting the Backside Loop, or as a connector between Mount Helena Ridge Trail and the summit of Mount Helena.
From Charlie’s Trailhead, this trail climbs for a quarter of a mile to the junction of Seven Sisters Trail and Old Chevy Trail. From there, you can explore myriad trails on the west side of Mount Helena, including O.G.R. Trail, Road to Mars Trail, and the Northwest Passage.
The East Helena Prickly Pear Park features several fishing access sites along the creek. By the water, various waterfowl and other wildlife can be seen enjoying their wetlands habitat. Please follow Fish, Wildlife and Parks regulations for fishing, and try to leave some for the next angler!
O.G.R. connects Le Grande Cannon Trail to Old Chevy on the northwest side of Mount Helena. The trail is a steep climb through pine trees, but can be a really fun descent on a mountain bike.
The Wakina Sky Road is the most convenient way to reach most of the Wakina Sky trails. It leads to the Wakina Sky Bike Skills Course, the Black Forest Trail, the Dazed and Confused Trail, the Stairway to Heaven Lower Trail, and the Wakina Sky Trail. Please note that this road is on a private […]
The Wakina Sky Bike Skills Course is a beginner-friendly way to test your skills on wheels. Alongside Wakina Sky Road, the circuit is a generally flat and straight-ish path surrounded by grass, but it does have opportunities to spice things up a little by going up and down a few ramps.
