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A beautiful trail climbing Mt. Ascension with great views of the surrounding mountains.


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Map Key

2.2

Miles

3.5

KM

Point to Point

5,353' 1,632 m

High

4,728' 1,441 m

Low

657' 200 m

Up

118' 36 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Views · Wildflowers

Description

Leaving from Helena, park in the large parking area on Davis Gulch about a mile up the dirt road on your right. Cross the road and look for the trail a little further up the road.

The trail starts climbing on a long switchback before it hugs the contours of the mountain and becomes less steep. Continue through a forested section before breaking out into the open where you'll start the climb in earnest. The trail tops out at the peak of the 5460 ft Mt. Ascension with views in all directions.

Contacts

Land Manager: Prickly Pear Land Trust

Shared By:

Tad Davis

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#406

in Montana

#16,783

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Taking the 2006 to the Entertainment Trail is well worth the effort.
Mar 1, 2016 near Helena, MT
2017 30K: Over the second hump of Mt. Ascension.
May 4, 2018 near Helena, MT
2017 30K: Over the first hump of Mt. Ascension.
May 4, 2018 near Helena, MT
Standing on Mt Ascension overlooking Helena
Apr 23, 2015 near Helena, MT
2017 30K: Resident badass at 74 years young.
May 4, 2018 near Helena, MT

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