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Lewis And Clark County
Helena

Lime Kiln Ruins – Southwesterly Views loop from Lime Kiln Ruins

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Lewis And Clark County
Helena

Lime Kiln Ruins – Southwesterly Views loop from Lime Kiln Ruins

Easy

2

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Lime Kiln Ruins – Southwesterly Views loop from Lime Kiln Ruins

01:54

5.92km

260m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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79 m

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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2

2.69 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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5.92 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

1.40 km

141 m

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Highest point (1,560 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

29°C

14°C

47 %

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