Gould Helmville Trail - Lincoln   Helena National Forest Lincoln, MT 59639 Phone: 406-362-4265 Fax: 406-362-4253         Gould Helmville Trail is entirely ridge top hiking. Parking is available at either end of the trail. A horse ramp is available at Dalton. Water is not available during the summer months, but any water that is used should be treated accordingly. The trail is blazed throughout and is easy to follow. Because of the various accesses to this trail, there are many options to choose from for day hiking or overnight trips. Beginning at Dalton Mountain, heading east, the hike is easy under a forest canopy of Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine. Trees corridor the trail most of the way, with a few vistas of the Blackfoot Valley to the north. About four miles (6.4 km) east of Dalton Mountain you will come to an old cabin used by early miners of the area. This cabin is not safe so please be careful if you are in the exploring mood. Once you reach Prickley Gulch the corridor begins to open up and you will pass through many ridge top meadows which would make excellent campsites for those of you who are backpacking. Length: 12.0 miles Trail Begins: Forest Road, Section 27 Trail Ends: Trail Junction 440 Area Map: Helena Forest Visitor Map USGS Map1: Finn Township 13N; Range 9W; Section 27   Two access sites: From Highway 200, follow the Dalton Mountain Road 329 south approximately eight miles to Dalton Mountain and the trailhead or from Highway 200, follow the Stemple Pass Road 689. Follow this road to Stemple Pass, turn south onto Marsh Creek Road 485 and follow to trail beginning. Trail Bird Watching Hiking Nature Area Picnicking Sightseeing Walking Wildlife Viewing FREE Gold West travel info - call 1-800-879-1159 or request online 1155 Main Street - Deer Lodge, MT 59722 If you know the name of the business or event you are looking for click below: 1 - F   |   G - L   |   M - S   |   T - Z Accommodations | Attractions | Things To Do | Events | Communities | Dining Photos & Videos | Maps | Links | Vacation Deals | Contact Us © 2004 Gold West Country and Tempest Technologies, LLC. Site designed by Tempest Technologies, LLC.