The Best Hiking in Elliston

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 Trailhe...

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.

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 a...

Prairie and 1906 Trail Loop is a loop trail located near Helena, Montana.

Located just outside of Helena, the 1906 Trail starts at the Mt Helena Parking Lot. The path is wide enough to share with hikers, trail runners, or mountain bikers. Note: this is an uphill-only trail for mountain biking. It's a very popular trail due to its wide trail and awesome views from the t...

Waterline and Rodney Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Helena, Montana.

With it's easy access from Rodney Street, Rodney Ridge Trail is a locals favorite. The trail heads up the ridge and provides fantastic views of Helena below.  The trail is rated as moderate, and is used primarily for mountain biking and hiking. Dogs are allowed, so, you'll most like encounter a 4...

Dry Gulch Short Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Helena, Montana.

Mount Ascension is a popular trail in Helena. It's used for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. It can be accessed year-round, but can get icy and slippery during the winter.  The path for Mount Ascension is a network of trails that that can be done as an out-and-back, or a lollipop trail...

Trask Lakes via Rock Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Deer Lodge, Montana.

Willard Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Clancy, Montana.