South Hills Annual Trail Series Race 1- Goats In The Meadow

Distance: 7.3 mi
http://www.helenarunningclub.com/trailseries/home.html
This is a very scenic out-and-back run on one of the most underappreciated trails in the Helena area. The trail is truck width at the beginning, narrowing to ATV width or slightly less. Which means there's usually plenty of room for passing. The trail mostly follows the Little Blackfoot River. About 1 mile from the turn around there is a stream crossing where you have a choice between plowing straight across the river or a very slight detour to a bridge that is only 1 log wide. If you are trying to race, the bridge will substantially slow you down. But that option is available if you're just out for fun and don't want to get your feet wet. Usually the least well attended of the trail series races, which can be a big advantage if you are doing the whole series. The start is a 1 hour drive from downtown Helena, so make sure you allow plenty of time to get there.
*disclaimer: I have helped put on this race in the past, though last year my help was limited to typing up the results*