If you're looking for the best descents in the Helena area, here they are. All the rides here are within 30 minutes of Helena. While riders commonly shuttle some of these, none is a true shuttle with no climbing involved. Some require more work than others.
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Trails
| title | riding area | rating | distance | completed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmett's Trail | 2 miles | |||||
| 2 | Show-Me-The-Horse Trail | 1 mile | |||||
| 3 | Rent Money | 4,209 ft | |||||
| 4 | Entertainment Trail | 1 mile | |||||
| 5 | Top of the World | 1,578 ft | |||||
| 6 | Big Dorothy Trail | 1,526 ft | |||||
| 7 | Switchback Ridge Trail | 3 miles | |||||
| 8 | Moose Ridge Trail | 4 miles | |||||
| 9 | Casey Peak Trail | 1 mile | |||||
| 10 | South Fork Strawberry | 4 miles | |||||
| 11 | Beartrap Gulch Trail | 4 miles |
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show-Me-The-Horse Trail | Jun 3, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/Creston) 1 day | view | ||
| Big Dorothy Trail | May 27, 2026 @ 12:02pm (America/Creston) May 27, 2026 | view | ||
| Rent Money | May 26, 2026 @ 12:25pm (America/Creston) May 26, 2026 | view | ||
| Beartrap Gulch Trail | May 19, 2026 @ 7:49pm (America/Denver) May 19, 2026 | view | ||
| Top of the World | May 19, 2026 @ 11:48am (America/Creston) May 19, 2026 | view |
Total Trails
11
Total Distance
23 miles
Total Descent
-12,191 ft
Total Climb
99 ft
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