Devil's Kitchen – Mount Helena loop from Helena

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United States

Montana

Lewis And Clark County

Helena

Devil's Kitchen – Mount Helena loop from Helena

Hard

3.1

(20)

runners

Devil's Kitchen – Mount Helena loop from Helena

02:00

14.5km

530m

Running

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.65 km

Devil's Kitchen

Highlight • Cave

Devil's Kitchen makes its way through forests and rock formations in the mountains of Montana. The wild landscape, dominated by conifers, ravines, and wide horizons, conveys the vastness and beauty characteristic of the American West.

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3.68 km

Mount Helena

Highlight • Summit

Standing 5,468 feet (1,667 m) feet tall, Mount Helena offers great views over the city of the same name. It's essentially the epicenter of a set of trail loops, with no fewer than four ways of hiking to the summit.

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7.69 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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9.15 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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11.0 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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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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