6.5 mi from the trailheadMoose Creek Cabin
Campground · Montana
5.8 mi one way · 1,142 ft climb · 5,830 ft high point · Moderate
In Helena National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service
Mount Helena ascends 1,142 feet over 5.8 miles one way to 5,830 feet in Helena National Forest, with a viewpoint along the route.
969 ft of gain and 1,142 ft of descent.
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What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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