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Lewis And Clark County

Helena

Mount Helena – Devil's Kitchen loop from Helena

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Lewis And Clark County

Helena

Mount Helena – Devil's Kitchen loop from Helena

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Mount Helena – Devil's Kitchen loop from Helena

03:03

9.36km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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3.00 km

Mount Helena

Highlight • Summit

Standing 5,468 feet (1,667 m) feet tall, Mount Helena offers great views over the city of the same name. It's essentially the epicenter of a set of trail loops, with no fewer than four ways of hiking to the summit.

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4.03 km

Devil's Kitchen

Highlight • Cave

This is the entrance to a small cave called Devil's Kitchen. It is often used as a landmark to identify nearby rock climbing routes.

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5.41 km

Mount Helena Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Lots of choices from here. Prospect Shafts, 1906 (uphill only), & Prairie trails are just a few of the options.

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8.16 km

Original Governor's Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

8.48 km

Downtown Helena Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

8.74 km

Downtown Helena and Last Chance Gulch

Highlight • Settlement

Downtown Helena, famously known as the most historic mile in Montana, is nestled along Last Chance Gulch, right at the foot of the stunning Mt. Helena. Here, you'll find a diverse array of shops offering unique art, clothing, sports gear, and plenty of dining options, including microbreweries and entertainment.

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