Thirsty for a new trail?

Through a yearlong hiking challenge, Blackfoot River Brewing Co. donated $7,000 in funds raised to connect the Entertainment Trail to the Mount Ascension directional trails, Blackfoot Co-Manager Tim Chisman said.

City documents call this the Entertainment and Ascension Loop Connector. It was originally proposed by the Montana Bicycle Guild as a way to reduce conflict between hikers and bikers in the area.

Ales for Trails, a fundraiser that donates to the Helena Trail System, gave an additional $5,000 to meet the connector’s estimated $12,000 price tag, which includes both materials and construction cost.

The Helena Ridge Challenge was inspired by Fernie Brewing Co. in Fernie BC, Canada.

The challenge is simple: make your way to Eddye McClure, Mount Ascension,

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