Quarry Trail is a rocky road that offers spectacular views without having to climb all the way to the top of Mount Helena. The easiest way to find this trail is to take it going down from the Prairie Trail. From the highest hill the trail will take you on, take a seat on the […]
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.
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.
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.
Starting at Mt Helena Trailhead, Prospect Shafts Trail is a strenuous path to reach the summit. The mostly rocky trail is quite steep, but offers splendid views of Wakina Sky and the whole Helena Valley. Finish the climb to the very top on the Hogback Trail.
