Coffee Ride

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This relaxed loop is one of our go-to rides when we want to spin our legs without tackling big climbs or gravel stretches. If you’re looking for an approachable route around Helena that highlights quiet neighborhoods, gentle hills, and a few nice views, this one is worth adding to your rotation.

Route Overview

• Distance: ~14.9 miles
• Elevation Gain: ~424 feet
• Surface: Gravel, dirt paths, paved roads, and bike lanes
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate—suitable for most riders comfortable on the road
• Traffic: Light, mostly neighborhood streets with a few crossings on busier roads
• Start/Finish: 317 Cruse Ave, Helena, MT 59601

Route Description

Starting downtown at Montago Coffee, the loop heads through downtown, and catches the bike path into Centennial Park.

From there, follow the path into 10 Mile Creek Park. After the park, head up Head Lane. After a gradual climb on a wide dirt road you’ll be back on pavement on Franklin Mine Road. Hang a right on Green Meadow Dr. This is a busier street, but there is a large shoulder. Once you get to Custer you can jump back on the bike path and follow it through Centennial Park and back into town. The climb back up to the Montago is the steepest on the ride, but it’s not too bad.

Time to grab a post-ride coffee and/or pastry at Montago.

Sunday Coffee Ride

This is the same route we use for our Sunday Coffee Ride, which rolls out from Montago at 10 a.m. every week when the weather is good. If you’d rather ride with company, come join us!