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Prairie Trail

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 3.3 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. MT
  3. …Northwestern Montana
  4. …Helena
  5. South Hills Trails
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“Featuring both tight trees and open slopes on Mt. Helena, this trail has a mix of everything. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
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Map Key

1.4

Miles

2.2

KM
Singletrack

5,093' 1,552 m

High

4,525' 1,379 m

Low

33' 10 m

Up

602' 183 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The Prairie Trail starts on steep slopes, and makes its way through tight trees. Once it turns east, the route transitions to the lower, open slopes of Mt. Helena.

The route is popular with hikers, trail runners and dog walkers from the surrounding neighborhoods, so be courteous to your fellow trail users.

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Leslie Kehmeier
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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 4 votes

#24

in South Hills Trails

#25302

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  3.3 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#24

in South Hills Trails

#433

in Montana

#25,302

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Jun 26, 2021
James Dufficy
A lot of people and awkward switchbacks. Maybe a better hiking trail to get to mt helena.
May 22, 2019
Aaron Reckley
take off seat for tight turns, inprove brakes
Aug 16, 2018
KEV MAC

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