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SNOWMOBILING IN HELENA

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Location & Getting Here:
Helena is at the junction of I-15, US Hwy 12 and US Hwy 287, on the east slope of the Rockies in western Montana. Fly into Helena or drive I-15 or US Hwy 287 north-south or US Hwy 12 east-west.
Visitors return again and again just to explore the mountains and trails within an hour's drive of the city. Extending from Helena in nearly every direction are 245 miles of trails leading to ghost towns, high mountain ridges and lakes, plus unlimited exploring on thousands of acres of national forest.
 
  TRAILS:
There are three major trail systems, all within a 30-minute drive of Helena. The Marysville area has 45 miles of groomed trails. Just 10 miles from Helena is the Minnehaha-Rimini area with 120 miles of groomed trails. Northeast of Helena, there are 45 miles of groomed trails in the Magpie-Sunshine area that include inspiring views of the Gates of The Mountains Wilderness.
 
  MILES GROOMED:
 175 Miles
 
  ELEVATION:
Helena, 4,000'; trails to 8,000'
 
  SERVICES:
Snowmobile sales, service and rentals, plus a full range of lodging and food services are available in Helena. Guided tours may be arranged through the Helena Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club.
 
  CONTACTS:
 · Helena Ranger District, Helena National Forest, 2001 Poplar, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 449-5490
 · Helena Snowdrifters, PO Box 5505, Helena, MT 59604, (406)458-6538 or (406) 443-0108
 · Helena Chamber of Commerce, 225 Cruse Ave., Helena, MT 59601, (406) 442-4120, www.helenachamber.com