| Hike up MT Helena |
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This is our hike up to the top of Mt Helena. Aubrey, Brandon, Aren, and I took Ridge
to the top. Brandon and I took a steep trail straight to the top, while Aubrey and
Aren guided Ridge along a longer yet easier trail. Notice the views overlooking the
city. The top is about 1400 feet above. The hike is about 1.5 miles to the top.
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Brandon hiking up Mt Helena with me. He and I beat the other three to the top. It was a short, but steep
trail. We did have to stop and rest quite a bit. |
Aren is descending down the mountain. At first, Aren does enjoy the hike; but, she doesn't
care too much by the time we descend. It is quite a tiring hike. |
Ridge and Brandon climbing down the trail. Ridge doesn't want to do this again, he said. He may
not return next year: he was bored most of the time. |
We are taking it easy and resting at the top. There were quite a number of people this day. It is
usually when there is a nice sunny, yet cool, day. |
This is really an incredible view overlooking the city and the valley. |
From what I've been told, Mt Helena was once a volcano. As a result, it does have a lower peak.
There are radio antennae on that peak. |
We usually don't get to hike much. We have yet to go camping. |
There are many trees along the trails up to the top. Some are thick enough to block a lot of the
sun and obscure your location. |
One thing about the views up here in Montana: it is very beautiful no matter the season. |
