Road Run✓ Verified 2026-06-25
♥ FeaturedTuesday Intervals
Tuesdays, 12:15pm sharp · structured intervals (6:15am option)
Helena (see club schedule)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
New here? Start with these.
Just moved to Helena, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-06-25
♥ FeaturedThursday Trail Runs
Thursdays, 5:45pm · group trail run
Rotating Helena-area trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-25
♥ FeaturedTuesday Evening Club Ride
Tuesday evenings, May–Sept · road club ride
Helena (see club)
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-01
LGBTQ+ Run / Hike / Walk Group
2nd Sunday monthly · 9:30am (Jun–Sep) / 3:00pm (Oct–May)
Lewis & Clark County Library, downtown Helena
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
LGBTQ+ centric run/hike/walk plus a social; route by consensus, ASL on request (outandouthelenamt@gmail.com).
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Trail-Work Days
Volunteer trail-building days — see calendar
Rotating Helena-area trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Thursday Evening Club Ride
Thursday evenings, May–Sept · road club ride
Helena (see club)
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Open Bouldering
Open gym daily · classes, yoga & youth team
Stonetree Climbing Center, Helena
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
MacDonald Pass Groomed Trails
Groomed near-daily, Dec–Apr · classic & skate · free
MacDonald Pass, west of Helena
Beginner-friendlyFreeWinter
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Bill Roberts In-Town Trails
~5 km groomed in-town when snow allows
Bill Roberts Golf Course, Helena
Beginner-friendlyFreeWinter
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Winter Ski Season
Lift-served downhill, snow-dependent winter season
Great Divide, Marysville (NW of Helena)
Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter
Lift-served alpine area — the closest downhill skiing to Helena.
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Guided Bird Field Trips
Free guided trips, mostly Mar–Jun · all levels
Around the Helena valley
Beginner-friendlyFree
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Christmas Bird Count
Annual December community bird count
Beginner-friendlyFreeWinter
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Fly-Fishing School & Casting Classes
Multi-day school, casting classes & winter fly-tying
CrossCurrents Fly Shop, Helena
Beginner-friendlyPaid
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Guided Missouri River Trips
Guided float trips on the Missouri, Smith & Blackfoot
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Chapter Meetings & Conservation
Pat Barnes Missouri River Chapter, Trout Unlimited
Chapter meetings, river projects & spring banquet
Beginner-friendlyFree
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Kayak / Canoe / SUP Rentals
Seasonal boat & board rentals for area lakes & river
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Guided Upper Missouri Canoe Trips
Multi-day guided canoe-and-camp trips, Jun–Sept
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
C.O.R.E. Summer Walks
Free guided summer walks (~biweekly) · all levels
Rotating Helena parks & trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Trail-Work & Stewardship Days
Volunteer trail-building & stewardship days
Rotating Helena-area trails
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Member Outings
Member-led hikes, paddles & ski trips year-round
Around Helena & Montana
Beginner-friendlyDog-friendlyFree
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Monthly Adventure Slideshows
Free monthly public adventure presentations
Beginner-friendlyFree
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
CAMP Trips & Clinics
Carroll Adventure & Mountaineering Program (CAMP)
Student outdoor trips, lessons & gear rentals
Beginner-friendlyPaid