Guidebook for our area.
Food scene
One of our favorites! If you love great food in a laid back, friendly place, this is a must and its only 10 minutes from the house in downtown Clancy.
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Chubby's Bar & Grill
9 Clancy Creek RdOne of our favorites! If you love great food in a laid back, friendly place, this is a must and its only 10 minutes from the house in downtown Clancy.
Also right in Clancy, excellent food, wider menu variety, nice atmosphere, large variety of microbrews,
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Legal Tender Pub & Bistro
7 Legal Tender LnAlso right in Clancy, excellent food, wider menu variety, nice atmosphere, large variety of microbrews,
Great burgers and beer and more. Another favorite. Just 15 minutes from the house in Montana City, half way between Clancy and Helena.
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Jackson Creek | Bar & Grille
2 Jackson Creek RdGreat burgers and beer and more. Another favorite. Just 15 minutes from the house in Montana City, half way between Clancy and Helena.
From fine dining to casual, excellent food, diverse menu. Also in Montana City, just 15 minutes away.
Montana City | Grill & Saloon
4 Mt Hwy 518From fine dining to casual, excellent food, diverse menu. Also in Montana City, just 15 minutes away.
If you want to explore to the South of Clancy, Boulder is just over the hill. Approx. 25 minutes from the house. Boulder is a small, typical Americana town and on the way to Elkhorn Ghost Town, Lewis and Clark Caverns or Butte. The River offers a varieties of pizzas, sub sandwiches, ice cream and more. Toss the peanut shells on the floor and relax. This is a non-alcoholic establishment.
The River
104 North Main StreetIf you want to explore to the South of Clancy, Boulder is just over the hill. Approx. 25 minutes from the house. Boulder is a small, typical Americana town and on the way to Elkhorn Ghost Town, Lewis and Clark Caverns or Butte. The River offers a varieties of pizzas, sub sandwiches, ice cream and more. Toss the peanut shells on the floor and relax. This is a non-alcoholic establishment.
City/town information
Helena is the Capitol of Montana. It is considered a large town to small city. Most all types of retail are available in Helena. It is a historic mining town with a variety of sights and activities. Most travelers find Helena to be a beautiful place surrounded by mountains. Helena is only 20 minutes from the house. Travel on I-15 , 10 miles North of Clancy.
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Helena
Helena is the Capitol of Montana. It is considered a large town to small city. Most all types of retail are available in Helena. It is a historic mining town with a variety of sights and activities. Most travelers find Helena to be a beautiful place surrounded by mountains. Helena is only 20 minutes from the house. Travel on I-15 , 10 miles North of Clancy.
Boulder is a typical American small town. It is the county seat for Jefferson County. Most retail and food services are right along the main street through the center of town. It rests in the beautiful, wide open Boulder Valley, surrounded by huge mountains. Boulder is approximately 20 minutes from the house. Get back on I-15 South and travel 15 miles up and over the "Boulder Hill".
Boulder
Boulder is a typical American small town. It is the county seat for Jefferson County. Most retail and food services are right along the main street through the center of town. It rests in the beautiful, wide open Boulder Valley, surrounded by huge mountains. Boulder is approximately 20 minutes from the house. Get back on I-15 South and travel 15 miles up and over the "Boulder Hill".
Neighborhoods
You will be approximately 3 miles back into the Elkhorn Mountains once you arrive at the house. Our property sits right near the end of private properties and where nearly 200,000 acres of public lands begin. The Helena National Forest boundary is literally at our back property line. Or you can travel another 1/2 mile up the county road and cross onto public Forest Service lands.
Most all types of wildlife that live in Montana call these mountains home. This area is famous for its trophy class bull elk which are commonly viewed right from our front deck or even in the yard at times. Black bears, mountain lions, coyotes and all variety of smaller critters frequent out neighborhood. Grizzly bears and wolves, though more rare, do pass through these mountains as well ( these two top predators are not known to frequent the immediate neighborhood around the house, but tend to hang out in the back country).
Warm Springs Creek Rd, makes a beautiful loop drive through the western edge of the Elkhorn Mountains providing some wonderful views of this amazing ecosystem. The Elkhorns are largely roadless, so getting deeper into the wild is going to require a good pair of hiking boots and a willingness to burn some serious calories. Just what many nature lovers adore about this area. There are more roads that can get you into the higher places over on the North and Eastern edges of the mountain range. We'd recommend obtaining a copy of an Elkhorns Travel Map to locate those roads. Here is a link to Forest Service overview map. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd533853.pdf Hard copies with better detail should be available through the US Forest Service.
There is an established Trail Head further along Warm Springs Creek Rd, called Willard Creek Trail. It has large signage and easy to find. It is approximately 3 to 4 miles further on up the country road beyond the house. Some absolutely beautiful country back in there. Worth the drive at least.
If you enjoy mountains, wildlife, nature in general, we believe you will absolutely love our neighborhood.
Warm Springs Creek Road
Warm Springs Creek RoadYou will be approximately 3 miles back into the Elkhorn Mountains once you arrive at the house. Our property sits right near the end of private properties and where nearly 200,000 acres of public lands begin. The Helena National Forest boundary is literally at our back property line. Or you can travel another 1/2 mile up the county road and cross onto public Forest Service lands.
Most all types of wildlife that live in Montana call these mountains home. This area is famous for its trophy class bull elk which are commonly viewed right from our front deck or even in the yard at times. Black bears, mountain lions, coyotes and all variety of smaller critters frequent out neighborhood. Grizzly bears and wolves, though more rare, do pass through these mountains as well ( these two top predators are not known to frequent the immediate neighborhood around the house, but tend to hang out in the back country).
Warm Springs Creek Rd, makes a beautiful loop drive through the western edge of the Elkhorn Mountains providing some wonderful views of this amazing ecosystem. The Elkhorns are largely roadless, so getting deeper into the wild is going to require a good pair of hiking boots and a willingness to burn some serious calories. Just what many nature lovers adore about this area. There are more roads that can get you into the higher places over on the North and Eastern edges of the mountain range. We'd recommend obtaining a copy of an Elkhorns Travel Map to locate those roads. Here is a link to Forest Service overview map. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd533853.pdf Hard copies with better detail should be available through the US Forest Service.
There is an established Trail Head further along Warm Springs Creek Rd, called Willard Creek Trail. It has large signage and easy to find. It is approximately 3 to 4 miles further on up the country road beyond the house. Some absolutely beautiful country back in there. Worth the drive at least.
If you enjoy mountains, wildlife, nature in general, we believe you will absolutely love our neighborhood.
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Samgöngur
Personal vehicles are best.
During the warm months regular passenger cars work fine. If snow, AWD or 4WD are a near must. Be aware, GPS mapping apps are commonly inaccurate when you get up into our neighborhood. Be sure to check written and visual directions to make sure you get to the correct house. Our driveway is somewhat steep and tight around the backside of the house. Please do not attempt to drive large RVs all the way up to the house. Ordinary cars, SUVs and pickups should have no problem.
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Hiking shoes, binoculars, cameras, backpack
If you're planning to hike into the forest and back country, please make sure you know your limitations and have suitable hiking equipment, water, food etc. This is bear country and it is recommended that you carry Bear Spray, keep it close at hand and know how to use it. Bear issues are extremely rare, but its best to be prepared.