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The CDT trail is a popular trail with thru-hikers, and is considered one of the three Crown Jewels. The Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail being the other two.  This section of the Continental Divide Trail starts 25-minutes to the West of Helena just off Highway 12 at the CDNST Trailhead at MacDonald Pass. This section of trail heads north and consists of an access trail and double t...

Mount Helena Ridge Trail from Prospector Road Trailhead is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Helena, Montana.

Wakina Sky Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Helena, Montana.

Emmett's Trail and Mini Ridge Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Helena, Montana.

Waterline Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Helena, Montana.

Mount Helena via Prospect Shafts Trail and Hogback Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Helena, Montana.

Mount Helena Ridge Trail via 1906 Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Helena, Montana.

Mt Helena Via Powerline Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Helena, Montana.

The Prospect Shaft Trail is a lightly used trail used to reach the summit of Mt Helena. The trail is rated as a 'moderate' trail due to its steep, loose, rocky surface. Due to these characteristics, it's rarely used for mountain biking and primarily used for hiking and trail running.  The views are incredible. Hiking up in the morning and you can catch an epic sunrise over Helena. Due to the ro...