Prickly Pear Trail
Helena · Montana
1.5 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
16 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
1.5 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
16 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.
Best Window This Week
Monday
a high near 73°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Prickly Pear Trail is a 1.5-mile mountain bike trail near Helena, Montana. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a unpaved surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 16 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Helena rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Helena.
Mountain Biking in Helena
Helena is one of Montana best trail towns, with South Hills singletrack, Mount Helena climbs, free trail shuttles, and fast descents close to downtown. Use Prickly Pear Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Unpaved
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Where is Prickly Pear Trail?
Prickly Pear Trail is a mountain bike trail near Helena, Montana. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Prickly Pear Trail?
Prickly Pear Trail is 1.5 miles long, rated green circle, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 16 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Prickly Pear Trail?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 73°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Prickly Pear Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Helena include Eddye McClure East (Closed), MT City Trail, Lava Mountain Trail, Hauser Hiking Trail, Far East Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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