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Mount Ascension – Helena Ridge Trail loop from Helena

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United States

Montana

Lewis And Clark County

Helena

Mount Ascension – Helena Ridge Trail loop from Helena

Hard

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(6208)

18,092

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Mount Ascension – Helena Ridge Trail loop from Helena

05:58

44.7km

1,520m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Sugarloaf Hill

Peak

8.55 km

Mount Ascension

Highlight • Summit

Thumbs up, you made it to the top of Mount Ascension! This is the spot to take a rest and refuel for the fun part is it's (almost) all downhill from here.

Tip by

33.3 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.

Tip by

40.7 km

Devil's Kitchen

Highlight • Cave

This is the entrance to a small cave called Devil's Kitchen. It is often used as a landmark to identify nearby rock climbing routes.

Tip by

42.1 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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43.4 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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44.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

6.41 km

4.73 km

3.73 km

647 m

108 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

8.26 km

4.58 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (1,230 m)

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Monday 24 August

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