WHAT TO DO - Outdoor Recreation

Biking

Helena has lots of biking trails in and around town. These trails vary from the easy going family friendly ride, to lung-busting climbs, and exciting downhills.

Suggested Routes:

Mount Helena Ridge Trail:

                (15 Miles) Along a scenic ridge in the Helena National Forest, the Ridge Trail runs through stands of trail ends at

Boating

Helena has three wonderful lakes for water recreation. Canyon Ferry is great for sailing. Hauser lake is warm, close to town with great beaches. Holter lake is great for a scenic trip and wildlife viewing.

Kim's Marina on Canyon Ferry Lake offers visitors boat rentals. 

Camping

Place to pitch a tent or pull up an RV are plentiful around Helena. The Helena National Forest offers numerous camping opportunities. State-owned land near Helena is also home to nice camping areas. Most camping sites are open from Memorial Day weekend until September 15.

For Information:

• Helena Ranger District

406.449.5490

Cross Country Skiing

The Helena area offers a few options for cross country skiing. Bill Roberts is a flatter, right in town option, while places like MacDonald Pass and Stemple Pass are out in the mountains where you can enjoy nature.

MacDonald Pass

MacDonald Pass Nordic trails open December 1 (conditions permitting) and are located approximately 1/2 mile east of the MacDonald Pass Summit on US Hwy 12, about 12 miles west of Helena. There is a large parking area on the nor

Disc Golf - Folf

Helena is the birth place of Disc Golf in Montana. Helena has more Folf courses than any other town in the state.

Hyzer Hills - Disc Golf Course, 18 Holes 
South Hills which has a course name of Hyzer Hills. Hyzer being a type of throw in the game.  To get to the course, take the South Hills exit off of I-15.  Turn right onto Saddle Drive at the round-about.  The course is on the south side of Saddle Drive.  If you are truly into disc

Fishing

Fishing License Information

406.444.2535

Montana fishing is legendary. Anglers from all over the world travel to Montana to experience fly fishing. Whether your here to battle trout on your own or want someone to show you the ropes of Montana fishing, Helena has the water ways for you.

• Missouri River: The towns of Wolf Creek and Craig north of Helena offer fly shops, shuttle operations, guide services and other buinesses to caer to the most dedicated of fishermen.
• Blackfoot River: Ovando provides a good jump

Floating

The Helena area provides a variety of canoeing, rafting and kayaking opportunities for everyone. 

• Dearborn River: flows south-east from the Bob Marchall wilderness to the Missouri River near the town of Craig.
• Blackfoot River: flows near Lincoln towrd Missoula.
• Missouri River: float opportuities to Helena’s north and east

Information and rentals availible at:

GeoTour/Geocaching

This program is coordinated by the Helena Tourism Alliance.

406-449-1270 

When you go on vacation, how often do you wonder what the locals know that you’re not able to experience simply because you don’t know about it, you don’t know where to find it and you don’t know how to get there? Where are the best hiking trails? What museum should you not miss? Where are those off-the-beaten path hidden treasures of a community? The Helena Montana GeoTour is the tool you need to “cache” the very best of Helena, Montana.