The Mount Helena Ridge Trail is located only a short distance from the city of Helena, Montana and is connected to the Mount Helena City Park. The Mount Helena Ridge Trail is 5.9 miles long. The trail begins at a trailhead near Park City, approximately 5 miles south of Helena.
At a Glance
Restrictions:
Mount Helena City Park that is adjacent to this trail prohibits the use of horses; however the Helena National Forest allows horse use on this trail.An easement or ROW is needed to cross a section of private property that the trail crosses. Please contact the forest service offices for more information when using horses.
Closest Towns:
Helena, MT
Information Center:
Helena National Forest Supervisor's and Ranger District Offices
General Information
Directions:
The Mount Helena Ridge Trail is accessible from the Mount Helena City Park and the Park City Trailhead located on the Helena National Forest. Access the trailhead by traveling about 5 miles south of Helena on the Grizzly Gulch Road and turn west on Forest Service Road #647.
Parking:
Parking at the trailhead is limited, please do not block the turnaround.