Local Trails
Harbor view Trail
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This one-mile hiking, biking and walking loop kicked off the entire trail system project. Working closely with students of our CLYP program the Harbor View Trail has come to life in the Helena River Park in historic downtown Helena. The HVT is a walking distance destination for downtown residents and a perfect get-away for bird watchers waiting to see the woodpeckers at work in this bottomland hardwood forest.
Big River Loop
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A two-mile walking loop that connects Historic Downtown Helena to The Helena River Park, this pedestrian wayfinding project connects the downtown residential community to the Mississippi River. In addition, tourists from visiting riverboats can skip the hop on and off busses and find their way to downtown shops, stick their toe in the river, or get some exercise on the Harbor View Trail while waiting in Helena Harbor during their stay.
Helena ridge ride
Mississippi River State Park to Delta Heritage Trail State Park:
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This 37-mile gravel cycling or driving trail is a gorgeous adventure through diverse environments, including St. Francis National Forest, knobby cypress lakes, sandy river beaches, and farmland expanses.The trail system is nestled between two state parks, Mississippi River State Park to the North(including the new Storm Creek Lake Cabins) and Delta Heritage Trail State Park to the South(with access to the Delta Heritage Trail rails-to-trails gravel trail). To the East is the great Mississippi River which is parallel by the “Low Road”(gravel/dirt) and the High Road(paved).
The Low RoaD
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The “Low Road” - A beloved local 22-mile gravel trail that parallels the Mississippi River. This trail has multiple points of interest, including the confluence of the St. Francis and Mississippi River. It’s great for scenic drives, cycling, birding, walking, and trail running!
Louisiana Purchase Baseline Trail
Lousiana Purchase Baseline Trail
MAP HERE! - This trail is apx. 20 minutes from downtown Helena.
This 3-mile walking/hiking trail (there and back) is across the road from the beginning of an important historic location! (read below).
A 950-foot boardwalk leads to the beginning point from which the Louisiana Purchase was surveyed. The headwater cypress swamp is interpreted by signs and wayside exhibits along the boardwalk. This scenic walk is accessible to wheelchairs and is an excellent area for photographing scenery and wildlife. No other facilities are located at this park, except for ADA vault toilet facilities.
Bear Creek Lake nature trail
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25-30 Minutes from Helena within Mississippi River State Park - near Bear Creek Lake.
A one-mile loop provides close access to the unique flora and fauna of Crowley’s Ridge. This kid-friendly trail winds through groves of large native trees, many of which are identified. A great way to explore the forest regardless of the season.
