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Continent:	North America
Country:	Montana (USA)
Next Big City:	Helena
Next Town:	Townsend, Canyon Ferry

Type:	Frozen Lake
Rider Ability:	Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:	Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

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Snow Season:	January, February, March, December
Hazards:	No Info
Area Size:	Big

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Wind blows regularly W-SW usually 15-20. Prevailing wind is W-SW, with sideshore winds along the width of the lake.

How to get there

Transport:	Car
Access:	Short Walk

From Helena, take Canyon Ferry road to the lake (18 miles), cross Canyon Ferry Dam. For Helgate recreation area, continue past Kim's Marina and take the back road towards Townsend. There is a big sign for the Helgate campground turnoff about 12 miles down the paved road. Or: Helgate Recreation Area is located 9 miles east of Helena, Montana on US Highway 287, then 18 miles northeast on Secondary 284.

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10 mile down winders from Kim's Marina to Helgate campground with car pickup are a local favorite.

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