Mt. Helena Ridge and Wakina Sky Loop
Locals who want a long adventure like to combine Mt. Helena Ridge Trail with the Wakina Sky area. From Dump Gulch Trailhead, climb McKelvey Trail and South Dump Gulch Trail to the Helena Ridge Trail. Take the ridge south to Emmett’s Trail. Descend to Grizzly Gulch Drive and turn right on the road and then […]
Mt. Helena Ridge and Wakina Sky Loop
Locals who want a long adventure like to combine Mt. Helena Ridge Trail with the Wakina Sky area. From Dump Gulch Trailhead, climb McKelvey Trail and South Dump Gulch Trail to the Helena Ridge Trail. Take the ridge south to Emmett’s Trail. Descend to Grizzly Gulch Drive and turn right on the road and then […]
Helena Summit Tour
This loop is a classic climb to the summit of Mt. Helena. From the trailhead, 1906 Trail is the least strenuous ascent to the peak and mighty views. Hogback Trail and Prospect Shafts Trail are more direct descents. If you want to go a little longer, return on 1906 Trail instead.
Mt. Helena Ridge Trail
This classic ridge trail is a National Recreation Trail with expansive views. From the trailhead, climb steeply to the ridge and then head north towards Mount Helena for 7 miles to the junction with South Dump Gulch. From there, you can summit Mount Helena or descend into town and take a shuttle back to the […]
Icy Trails
It’s pretty icy out on the South Hills trails this time of year, especially any trail on a north-facing slope or shaded gully. I’m thinking Prairie, 1906, 2006, and Eagle Scout. A friend recently thought out loud on one of these icy trails, “I should have brought my curling shoes.” I don’t know about that, […]
Smoke in the Hills
The Forest Service is taking advantage of the weather to get some prescribed burning done south of town starting today. You may see smoke south of the South Hills trails system if they are able to burn. Burning is the second stage of the thinning they’ve been doing throughout the South Hills. The thinning and […]
Trail Work Days
Email tim@pricklypearlt.org for more information.
Harvest Moon Banquet and Auction
More information coming soon.
Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run
More information coming soon.
Project for Alternative Learning
Our partnership with Project for Alternative Learning brings tailored, hands-on outdoor education to high school students in a unique block schedule format. Over four weeks, PAL students dive deep into stream monitoring, nature journaling, trail etiquette, and other subjects, with lessons customized to their interests and the season. PAL’s small class sizes and flexible transportation […]
