Gates of the Mountain Wilderness
This nature preserve was so impressive that the explorer, Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, wrote about its beauty in his journal. In modern times, it remains just as stunning! Visitors can admire the same incredible canyons and limestone cliffs that the Lewis and Clark Expedition saw. The powerful Missouri River carves its way through the center of this reserve. Beyond admiring the scenery, there are opportunities to hike nature trails, have a picnic, or camp. The wilderness is located not far from Helena, and the hiking and camping opportunities make it a perfect day trip!
Gates of the Mountains, Inc., Gates of the Mountains Road, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 3.61 mi (straight line)
LC Features Outdoor Experiences Guided Tours
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Beaver Creek - Hauser Dam Trail, Helena, MT 59602, USA
Distance: 7.83 mi (straight line)
Holter Lake State Recreation Area, Beartooth Road, Wolf Creek, MT, USA
Distance: 8.72 mi (straight line)
Two Camps Vista, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 13.30 mi (straight line)
LC Features Viewpoints Walks and Hikes RV and Camping
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Applestem Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Craig Frontage Road, Craig, MT, USA
Distance: 13.90 mi (straight line)
7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 18.02 mi (straight line)
General History Outdoor Experiences
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Shellie's Country Cafe, Cedar Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 19.29 mi (straight line)
Steffano's Pizza & Sub Shoppe, North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 19.44 mi (straight line)
Lewis & Clark Brewing Co., Dodge Avenue, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 19.85 mi (straight line)
1800 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.28 mi (straight line)
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Experience, West 14th Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.28 mi (straight line)
Holter Museum of Art, East Lawrence Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.67 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Museums and Interpretive Centers
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225 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59620
Distance: 20.68 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Last Chance Tours, North Roberts Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.71 mi (straight line)
Great Divide Ski Area, Belmont Drive, Marysville, MT, USA
Distance: 20.72 mi (straight line)
The Sanders - Helena's Bed and Breakfast, North Ewing Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.78 mi (straight line)
Benny's Bistro, East 6th Avenue, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.81 mi (straight line)
The Creperie, West 6th Avenue, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.81 mi (straight line)
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