Helena Ridge Trail – Mount Ascension loop from Helena

Mountain biking trails

United States

Montana

Lewis And Clark County

Helena

Helena Ridge Trail – Mount Ascension loop from Helena

Hard

4.7

(8653)

18,868

riders

Helena Ridge Trail – Mount Ascension loop from Helena

04:36

44.5km

1,250m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very 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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.55 km for 127 m

After 5.88 km for 882 m

After 27.5 km for 698 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.01 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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6.77 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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9.56 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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28.8 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.

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33.1 km

Eddye McClure Trail

Highlight • Trail

This trail can be ridden in either direction but if you head east the downhill is more flowy whereas heading west is a bit more technical with all of the switchbacks.

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40.4 km

Montana State Capitol, Helena

Highlight • Monument

The Montana State Capitol in Helena is a stunning neoclassical building, a true gem of Montana's capital. Don't miss the grand rotunda and the impressive copper dome!

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42.1 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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43.4 km

Helena

Highlight • Settlement

As the state capitol and county seat there is a lot going on in Helena. When you add in the historic buildings, dating back to the gold rush days, and …

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44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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