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John G. Mine Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Helena, Montana · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
40 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from John G. Mine Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surface40 miLoopDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about John G. Mine Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I wasn't able to get out there very far but it looks like this trail is another great access point to the Scratchgravel Hills, just a few minutes north of Norris Rd Trailhead (another of the Scratchgravel trailheads). AllTrails has a summit hike for John G.

★★★★★ — Owen , Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 3 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🔁 Loop trail

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at John G. Mine Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Loop distance40 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitepricklypearlt.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find John G. Mine Trailhead

MWQJ+C5, Helena, MT 59602

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.