Leading to the top of Wakina Sky, the Stairway to Heaven Upper Trail features rewarding vistas. Surrounded by green peaks and songbirds, the path links both the Barking Dog and Goat trails on its west end, and the Dazed and Confused Trail on its east end. Many parts of this trail aren’t shaded, so stay […]
Going up from Wakina Sky Road, or going down either from the Upper Stairway or from the Dazed and Confused Trail, the Stairway to Heaven Lower Trail is a great flowy trail with a gentle incline. Because of the narrowness of the path, please make your way through in a single file to protect the […]
In the summer of 1988, a massive wildfire left this area completely calcinated, a visual which led to this trail’s name: the Black Forest Trail. Today, nature is green again, and a beautifully peaceful meadow makes up a good portion of the trail. Many use it as a connector between Evans Trail and Wakina Sky […]
Accessible via Seven Sisters Trail and Charlie’s Trail, Andy’s Trail is a less-than-a-mile trail through the trees of west Mount Helena. A peaceful route, the path leads to O.G.R. Trail, Old Chevy Trail, Seven Sisters Trail, and Ambrose Trail.
From Orofino Gulch Drive, Evans Trail is a quick and occasionally steep way to reach the scenic Wakina Sky meadows and access the Black Forest Trail. At the start of the trail, a little spring sets the mood for a peaceful and refreshing climb.
From DeFord Trailhead, Eagle Scout is a pleasant hike on the west side of Mt Ascension. This trail is a little over a half mile, and is a great way to access the Easy Rider Loop. Eagle Scout Trail switchbacks through pine trees and dappled sunlight.
Close to the junction of Saddle Drive and Colonial Drive, on Cabernet Drive, this South Hills trail is a great place for a brisk walk or for testing your frisbee skills surrounded by nature.
Goat Trail starts with a small wooden bridge leading to a lovely trail surrounded by nature and quiet. The trail twists and turns through a mature pine forest as it climbs to Wakina Sky Meadow. It’s perfect for hiking, running, and biking. On your way up, keep your ears open for birdsong and watch for […]
A connection between the Waterline Trail and the Rodney Ridge Trail, this is a charming single track to rest under the sun. Find Rodney Meadow half a mile from the Waterline Trailhead, and a third of a mile from the Old Shooting Range Trailhead.
Rent Money Trail is a steep and technical section of the Rodney Ridge Trail. It was named by longtime PPLT trailbuilder Emmett Purcell for the rent money he earned while building it. To enjoy views of the South Hills for a bit longer, keep going on Rodney Ridge Trail to reach the Top of the […]
