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Trout Creek Canyon trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Helena, Montana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Trout Creek Canyon 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.
What runners say about Trout Creek Canyon trailhead
Amazing hike! The best hidden gem hike in Helena Mt area. The rock canyon is thousands of feet high and you hkee right at the base of them all basically the entire hike.
Really great easy trail. The first mile or so I would call handicap accessible.
What a great hike. The scenery is beautiful and the hike is easy with a few small ups & downs. If you do the entire trail it is 3 miles to the end, so 6 total miles. This is an out & back trail. The canyon is cold in the morning be prepared for cooler temps.
Wunderschöner Trail! Der erste Abschnitt ist mit kleinen "Randinformationen" ausgestattet, danach wird es wilder und abenteuerlicher. Es dauert eine Weile bis dorthin zu fahren.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone(406) 449-5201
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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