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United States
Montana
Lewis And Clark County
Helena West Side

Helena Ridge Trail – Southwesterly Views loop from Mount Helena Ridge Trailhead

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Montana
Lewis And Clark County
Helena West Side

Helena Ridge Trail – Southwesterly Views loop from Mount Helena Ridge Trailhead

Hard

4.8

(4899)

11,387

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Helena Ridge Trail – Southwesterly Views loop from Mount Helena Ridge Trailhead

02:29

24.1km

600m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.83 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

6.72 km

Helena Ridge

Highlight • Trail

This trail is a true local's favorite for hiking and biking, but there may be safety in numbers as grizzly bear are known to be in the area.

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8.19 km

Helena Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is a true local's favorite for hiking and biking, but there may be safety in numbers as grizzly bear are known to be in the area.

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10.1 km

Southwesterly Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the North side of Mount Helena you have excellent views over the Capital City. However, once you make the turn and get behind the mountain the views open up …

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5

13.4 km

Mount Helena Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Lots of choices from here. Prospect Shafts, 1906 (uphill only), & Prairie trails are just a few of the options.

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6

15.0 km

Downtown Helena and Last Chance Gulch

Highlight • Settlement

Downtown Helena, famously known as the most historic mile in Montana, is nestled along Last Chance Gulch, right at the foot of the stunning Mt. Helena. Here, you'll find a …

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16.8 km

Lime Kiln Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins near Helena are a beautiful testament to the area's rich industrial history. Despite appearing like mining smelters, these kilns produced quicklime from the local limestone before the 20th …

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24.1 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

8.27 km

1.90 km

Surfaces

12.3 km

9.17 km

1.90 km

652 m

125 m

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

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Saturday 18 July

32°C

15°C

61 %

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