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      Helena is Montana's capital city, and has a legitimate claim to being its mountain bike capital as well. In addition to the South Hills bordering the southern downtown and residential neighborhoods, there are several distinct riding areas within a 30-minute drive.

      There is a wide range of terrain, trail character, and experience across the Helena area. The South Hills are a popular shared-use trail network with primarily non-technical trails. The Continental Divide Trail on MacDonald Pass has very technical rock gardens. The Elkhorn range offers primitive backcountry rides.

      Camping is limited close to Helena, but there are numerous developed campsites on BLM and USFS lands farther out.
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      Region Details
      • 75
      • 23
      • 169
      • 186
      • 49
      • 9

      Region Status
      Open as of May 2, 2021
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      533
      Trails Mountain Bike
      511
      Trails E-Bike
      54
      Trails Horse
      309
      Trails Hike
      504
      Trails Trail Running
      498
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      60
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      55
      Trails Snowshoe
      415
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      29
      Trails Nordic Ski
      412
      Total Distance
      777 miles
      Total Descent
      128,050 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,352 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,936 ft
      Reports
      12,979
      Photos
      1,362
      Ridden Counter
      48,701

      Outside Logo Articles

      2023-Helenduro Photo Album
      Aug 17, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      The World's biggest biking photo gallery of photos like, crashes, north shore. 2023-Helenduro
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Helena Mountain Bike

      74 |
      Sep 24, 2021 @ 1:58pm
      Sep 24, 2021
      93 |
      Jun 19, 2021 @ 4:35pm
      Jun 19, 2021
      80 |
      Jun 19, 2021 @ 4:35pm
      Jun 19, 2021
      69 |
      Dec 10, 2020 @ 4:25pm
      Dec 10, 2020
      51 |
      Dec 10, 2020 @ 4:20pm
      Dec 10, 2020
      217 |
      Jul 24, 2017 @ 7:34pm
      Jul 24, 2017
      281 |
      May 29, 2017 @ 5:23pm
      May 29, 2017
      333 |
      Oct 26, 2014 @ 2:49pm
      Oct 26, 2014

      Videos of Helena Mountain Bike

      Into the bushes and flat on a berm
      76 | Oct 9, 2022
      Helena Ridge First Drop Attempt
      217 | May 20, 2022
      Helena Ridge First Drop Attempt
      | May 15, 2022
      Singletrack in Montana's Capital
      1:00 | 305 | May 14, 2020
      Elkhorn Mtns Helena
      8:07 | 157 | Oct 4, 2018
      Casey Peak
      5:29 | 207 | Oct 4, 2018
      CDT Centennials part 2
      5:48 | 63 | Oct 1, 2018
      CDT Centennials
      7:20 | 66 | Oct 1, 2018

      Current Trail Warnings

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      CDNST (Switchback Ridge to Hahn Creek Rd.)
      Nov 17, 2023 @ 9:46pm
      Nov 17, 2023
      		 Drybstory54Many trees down on the North half of the...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Eagle Scout Trail
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:41am
      Nov 15, 2023
      		 Ideal evasive MBG
      Easy Rider Trail
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:41am
      Nov 15, 2023
      		 Ideal evasive MBG
      Easy Rider Trail - Medley Reroute
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:41am
      Nov 15, 2023
      		 Ideal evasive MBG
      Little Moab Trail
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:41am
      Nov 15, 2023
      		 Dry evasive MBG
      Archery Range Trail
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 5:19am
      Nov 12, 2023
      		 Ideal evasive MBG
      Rodney Meadow Trail - Davis Side
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 5:19am
      Nov 12, 2023
      		 Variable evasive MBG
      Waterline Trail
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 5:19am
      Nov 12, 2023
      		 Ideal evasive MBG
      Waterline (closed)
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 5:19am
      Nov 12, 2023
      		 Ideal evasive MBG
      Acropolis Crest Trail
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 5:19am
      Nov 12, 2023
      		 Ideal evasive MBG
      Acropolis Crest Lower Connector
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 5:19am
      Nov 12, 2023
      		 Ideal evasive MBG

      Activity Feed

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      excelsior3wishlisttrailactivity #46709996
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 8:00pm
      Nov 26, 2023
      dehmoosevotetrailactivity #46709993
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 8:00pm
      Nov 26, 2023
      dehmooseriddentrailactivity #46709990
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 8:00pm
      Nov 26, 2023
      dehmooseriddentrailactivity #46709917
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 7:57pm
      Nov 26, 2023
      dehmooseriddentrailactivity #46709902 and 1 more
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 7:56pm
      Nov 26, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      chance-3trailProspect Shafts TrailReally enjoyed going down this one. Lots of...
      Oct 15, 2023 @ 8:51pm
      Oct 15, 2023
      PhiladopolistrailHolidayHow in the hell is this a green?!?! I don't...
      Oct 15, 2023 @ 1:38pm
      Oct 15, 2023
      wyomonttrailStrawberry to MaupinLower end of this trail is steep and the...
      Oct 14, 2023 @ 5:06pm
      Oct 14, 2023
      farmteamlbtrailRent MoneyPretty fun, but no shortage of brake bumps.
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 5:58pm
      Oct 1, 2023
      farmteamlbtrailEddye McClure EastNot as good as West (up or down). Beware the...
      Sep 29, 2023 @ 2:50pm
      Sep 29, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike511744 miles124,088 ft291 miles5,351 ft
      		#161#751,32112,9626832,703
      E-Bike54188 miles17,530 ft58 miles4,216 ft
      		#2,619#48212,023134
      Horse309580 miles89,564 ft213 miles5,351 ft
      		#21#1710,1992
      Hike504743 miles124,905 ft292 miles5,351 ft
      		#114#633212,91944,190
      Trail Running498738 miles124,711 ft292 miles5,344 ft
      		#114#62212,9155875
      Dirtbike/Moto60267 miles23,192 ft80 miles4,216 ft
      		#194#1179,98215
      ATV/ORV/OHV55244 miles20,518 ft74 miles4,216 ft
      		#116#6459,97617
      Snowshoe415550 miles99,997 ft226 miles5,344 ft
      		#7#35,706149
      Backcountry Ski29128 miles27,867 ft52 miles4,957 ft
      		#55#2515,111144
      Nordic Ski412549 miles99,190 ft227 miles5,344 ft
      		#2#25,7152414
      • By brenthillier NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • Admins: MONTANABIKERMAN, evasive, wyomont, MBG, BikeHelena, wyomont
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