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Helena Ridge Trail – Mount Helena Trail Junction loop from Helena

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Mountain biking trails

United States

Montana

Lewis And Clark County

Helena

Helena Ridge Trail – Mount Helena Trail Junction loop from Helena

Hard

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Helena Ridge Trail – Mount Helena Trail Junction loop from Helena

04:06

38.2km

1,080m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 392 m for 537 m

After 9.39 km for 1.62 km

After 21.3 km for 112 m

After 23.5 km for 996 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.6 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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15.1 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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19.7 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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25.2 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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37.4 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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38.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

5.05 km

1.78 km

1.65 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

6.44 km

1.41 km

1.29 km

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 20 July

28°C

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Helena Ridge Trail – Mount Helena Trail Junction loop from Helena

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Helena Ridge Trail – Mount Helena Trail Junction loop from Helena

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Helena Ridge Trail

Mount Helena Trail Junction

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