Barking Dog Trail

The Barking Dog Trail is a local favorite for its playful singletrack and rich history. Starting near the meadow where a barking dog once stood guard, the trail climbs through shaded ravines, Ponderosa pines, and Douglas firs. Along the way, you’ll pass remnants of old mining pits. Barking Dog meets the Wakina Sky Trail in […]

Prickly Pear Park

Open To The Public In Spring 2025! Enjoy a stroll around Prickly Pear Creek, marvel at the Elkhorn Mountains, or watch for migrating birds in the wetlands. The slag pile south of the park is the last sign that this valley was an industrial site for over a century. Today, the wetlands, creek, and aspen […]

Switchback Ridge

Get ready for an adventure where every twist and turn offers something new! This trail is a perfect day hike or mountain bike ride just outside of Helena. Featuring forested switchbacks, open meadows, and stunning ridgeline views, the Switchback Ridge Trail connects Tenmile Creek and Rimini to the Continental Divide Trail. This trail provides a […]

The Grove

Named after its towering cottonwoods, The Grove bridges East Helena’s history as a smelter town with its future as a thriving community with abundant public access. Accessed from JFK Park, The Grove features over two miles of broad, flat trails in the grasslands adjacent to Prickly Pear Creek. Visitors love the views of Sleeping Giant […]

Tenmile Creek Park

Whether you seek wide, flat trails for walking and biking or a dip in the creek, Tenmile Creek Park is your place. Comprising 180 acres of former ranchland, the property was acquired by PPLT to make nature and trails accessible to everyone in our community. Tenmile Creek Park provides three trail miles for people of […]