Wickes Road

5/5 (4 reviews)
Located in the Boulder Hills, about 30 minutes south of Helena, Wickes Road takes travelers down a historic stretch of road showcasing the rich mining history and railroad history that helped build western Montana. The trail offers a rare opportunity to traverse a 130-plus-year-old abandoned train ...Read More
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Highlights of Wickes Road

Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Mine Category IconMine
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
6777 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Wickes Road
Nearest Town
Wickes
Nearest Services
Boulder
Management Agency
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
District
Butte Field Office

Overview

Located in the Boulder Hills, about 30 minutes south of Helena, Wickes Road takes travelers down a historic stretch of road showcasing the rich mining history and railroad history that helped build western Montana. The trail offers a rare opportunity to traverse a 130-plus-year-old abandoned train tunnel, pass through once booming mining towns, and traverse open grassy hillsides now populated chiefly by cattle. If making a trip between Butte and Helena, be sure to make a slight detour down a road that is definitely an adventure of a lifetime that won't be around forever.

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
4 Community Reviews
1 Video
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