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Nob Hill
Helena, Montana
April 28, 2024
Distance: 1.4 km (.9 mi)
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 56 m (184 ft)
Nob Hill is a small, lighted forested bump just off of I-15. It was a convenient stop for Dinah and I as we needed a short break to stretch our legs from our ten-hour drive from Calgary to Idaho Falls. From the parking lot, we followed the trail that loops around the hill. The path passes near the top, so we left the trail briefly to reach the summit. Trees didn't allow much in views, so I couldn't take a panorama. We finished the loop and returned to our car. It was a short walk, but we were glad to get out for a half hour before continuing our long drive.
Not the prettiest trailhead I've seen
The summit came into view after a few minutes of walking
Rocks spelled "TOTAL" although the significance escapes me
The best part of the trip was seeing bluebirds
Scratchgravel Peak lies north
Continuing down the trail
Phlox wildflowers were scattered on the hillside
Mount Ascension lies east
We mistakenly started up the wrong the trail back but soon came down
We noticed a swing by the trail before turning around
Continuing on the loop trail
Returning to the beginning of the loop
East Helena (.9 mi, 4364 ft, 85 ft)