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Lime Kiln Ruins – Southwesterly Views loop from Lime Kiln Ruins

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Lewis And Clark County

Lime Kiln Ruins – Southwesterly Views loop from Lime Kiln Ruins

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3

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Lime Kiln Ruins – Southwesterly Views loop from Lime Kiln Ruins

01:54

5.92km

260m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

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 century. They have been designated as meaningful cultural heritage sites and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city's impressive historic architecture owes much to the early lime industry, and although the kilns may seem sturdy, they are very fragile, so do not climb on or inside them. However, you can always take a moment to appreciate the ruins and capture some great photos.

Tip by

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 to the spectacular surroundings and invite you to explore some more.

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B

5.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

1.40 km

134 m

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Highest point (1,560 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

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Tuesday 10 November

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