Great Falls River's Edge Trail: short Elks Riverside return
Montana · Greenway
Join the paved riverside path from public park parking. Follow the signed eastbound main path up to one mile and retrace, turning at any closure or uncomfortable crossing. Stay on this bank and the paved route.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Great Falls · Montana
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved riverside multi-use trail
- Road crossings
- Join the paved riverside path from public park parking. Follow the signed eastbound main path up to one mile and retrace, turning at any closure or uncomfortable crossing. Stay on this bank and the paved route.
- Elevation
- Short urban river course with ramps and local grade changes; technical canyon trails excluded.
- Starting location
- Elks Riverside Park, 701 River Drive North, Great Falls, MT
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
Approximate named public facility/access-area reference. Follow the guide to designated public visitor parking and the signed path; not a surveyed stall.
Great Falls River's Edge Trail: short Elks Riverside return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-21. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
Join the paved riverside path from public park parking. Follow the signed eastbound main path up to one mile and retrace, turning at any closure or uncomfortable crossing. Stay on this bank and the paved route.
Start and parking approach
Start: Elks Riverside Park, 701 River Drive North, Great Falls, MT
Use only open designated public visitor parking. Walk through parking aisles and the final access connection; never use private lots without permission. If no lawful open arrival is available, postpone or arrive by transit/foot.
Distance and route
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
Join the paved riverside path from public park parking. Follow the signed eastbound main path up to one mile and retrace, turning at any closure or uncomfortable crossing. Stay on this bank and the paved route.
Surface and effort
Surface: Paved riverside multi-use trail. Short urban river course with ramps and local grade changes; technical canyon trails excluded. No surveyed maximum slope or accessibility certification is supplied.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to pedestrians, use the signed bicycle/shared-use route, slow at crossings and blind bends, and walk uncomfortable ramps. Authorized maintenance or emergency vehicles may appear. The written route defines the separated portion; nearby roads and unmarked walking or technical trails are excluded. Check current device rules before bringing an e-bike.
Hours, costs and access
Choose daylight and follow current posted park, trail and parking hours. Seasonal facilities and temporary closures can differ. Ordinary access fees were not established in this pass. Obey posted entry and parking terms; rentals, events and other services are separate.
Reviewed October 21, 2026. Closed Calumet west-bank access and separate 67th Street conservation-area parking works are not alternative starts. No Mayhem singletrack, unfinished projects or road detours are included. This is source-based planning, not a field inspection or a guarantee of present-day conditions. Stop at closures; do not improvise a traffic-road bypass.
Map location
The marker is a labeled planning reference, not a surveyed parking space, bicycle entrance or navigable route line. Use the written start and current on-site signs for the final approach.