Gates of the Mountain Wilderness

Gates of the Mountain Wilderness
Helena Montana 59602

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Open 24-hours.
(406)-449-5201
lat: 46.8778706 long: -111.914965

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!

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Nearby Attractions

Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour
Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour

Gates of the Mountains, Inc., Gates of the Mountains Road, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 3.61 mi (straight line)

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LC Features Outdoor Experiences Guided Tours

Missouri River Beaver Creek Trail
Missouri River Beaver Creek Trail

Beaver Creek - Hauser Dam Trail, Helena, MT 59602, USA
Distance: 7.83 mi (straight line)

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Walks and Hikes

Juniper Bay
Juniper Bay

Holter Lake State Recreation Area, Beartooth Road, Wolf Creek, MT, USA
Distance: 8.72 mi (straight line)

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Walks and Hikes

Two Camps Vista
Two Camps Vista

Two Camps Vista, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 13.30 mi (straight line)

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LC Features Viewpoints Walks and Hikes RV and Camping

Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Applestem Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Craig Frontage Road, Craig, MT, USA
Distance: 13.90 mi (straight line)

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Festivals and Events

Canyon Ferry Lake Cemetery Island
Canyon Ferry Lake Cemetery Island

7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 18.02 mi (straight line)

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General History Outdoor Experiences

Shellie’s Country Cafe
Shellie’s Country Cafe

Shellie's Country Cafe, Cedar Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 19.29 mi (straight line)

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Food and Drinks

Steffano’s Pizza and Sub Shoppe
Steffano’s Pizza and Sub Shoppe

Steffano's Pizza & Sub Shoppe, North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 19.44 mi (straight line)

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Food and Drinks

Lewis & Clark Brewing Co.
Lewis & Clark Brewing Co.

Lewis & Clark Brewing Co., Dodge Avenue, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 19.85 mi (straight line)

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Food and Drinks

1889 Coffee House
1889 Coffee House

1800 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.28 mi (straight line)

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Food and Drinks Coffee Houses

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Experience
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Experience

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Experience, West 14th Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.28 mi (straight line)

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LC Features Guided Tours

Holter Museum of Art
Holter Museum of Art

Holter Museum of Art, East Lawrence Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.67 mi (straight line)

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Galleries and Venues Museums and Interpretive Centers

Montana Historical Society Museum
Montana Historical Society Museum

225 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59620
Distance: 20.68 mi (straight line)

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Museums and Interpretive Centers

Last Chance Tour Train
Last Chance Tour Train

Last Chance Tours, North Roberts Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.71 mi (straight line)

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Guided Tours

Great Divide Ski Area
Great Divide Ski Area

Great Divide Ski Area, Belmont Drive, Marysville, MT, USA
Distance: 20.72 mi (straight line)

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Outdoor Experiences

The Sanders Bed & Breakfast
The Sanders Bed & Breakfast

The Sanders - Helena's Bed and Breakfast, North Ewing Street, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.78 mi (straight line)

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Lodging

Benny’s Bistro
Benny’s Bistro

Benny's Bistro, East 6th Avenue, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.81 mi (straight line)

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Food and Drinks

The Creperie
The Creperie

The Creperie, West 6th Avenue, Helena, MT, USA
Distance: 20.81 mi (straight line)

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Food and Drinks

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