Helena Valley Southeast is a region in Montana defined by its rolling hills and proximity to the Rocky Mountains, including peaks such as Mount Helena and Mount Ascension. The area's geography encompasses diverse terrain, from forested slopes to riparian zones along creeks and lakes like Spring Meadow Lake. These natural features provide a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits, supporting several sports like mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Helena Valley Southeast…
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4
hikers
10.5km
02:40
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
4.13km
01:14
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.54km
00:55
250m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
hikers
1.78km
00:27
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
9.85km
01:08
350m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

1
riders
4.99km
00:42
290m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

7.41km
00:54
290m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
26.8km
03:07
890m
890m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4
riders
5.60km
00:32
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14.8km
00:58
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
26.0km
02:21
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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8
riders
71.6km
06:24
1,540m
1,540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
71.6km
05:57
1,300m
1,300m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
12.3km
01:34
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
3.91km
00:27
10m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
13.3km
01:36
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
10.4km
01:22
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Helena Valley Southeast offers opportunities for Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse terrain, including rolling hills and proximity to the Rocky Mountains, providing varied landscapes for these activities.
Yes, Helena Valley Southeast is known for its mountain biking. The area features diverse trails, from smooth singletrack to rocky descents, suitable for various skill levels. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Helena Valley Southeast guide.
The region offers extensive hiking trails, including those in Mount Helena City Park and Mount Ascension, which provide significant elevation gains and panoramic views. Details on routes are available in the Hiking around Helena Valley Southeast guide.
Touring cyclists can find routes through expansive valleys, rolling hills, and mountainous terrain. Options include both paved roads and scenic gravel sections. Explore routes with the Cycling around Helena Valley Southeast guide.
Yes, numerous trails are suitable for jogging, including challenging loops on Mount Ascension and Mount Helena, which offer significant elevation gains. Spring Meadow Park also provides easier, flatter trails. Refer to the Running Trails around Helena Valley Southeast guide for more options.
The region offers trails for all skill levels, including easy loops. Spring Meadow Park provides easy, flat trails, and there is a specific guide for Easy hikes around Helena Valley Southeast.
Key natural features include Mount Helena (5,468 feet) and Mount Ascension (5,355 feet), offering commanding views. Spring Meadow Lake State Park provides a serene lake environment, and the region is characterized by rolling hills and proximity to the Rocky Mountains.
Helena Valley Southeast has been visited by more than 400 komoot users. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars, based on 28 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including MTB Trails, Hiking, Easy hikes, Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
Specific parking information for individual trailheads is typically detailed within the route descriptions on komoot. Users can check specific route pages for details on access points and parking facilities.
Mount Helena stands at 5,468 feet (1,667 meters), offering extensive views of the surrounding areas. Mount Ascension, another significant summit on the southeast edge of Helena, reaches an elevation of 5,355 feet (1,632 meters).
Yes, Helena Valley Southeast provides options for gravel biking, with routes that utilize scenic gravel sections through valleys and hills. The Gravel biking around Helena Valley Southeast guide offers more details.

