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Gates of the Mountains
8320 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59602, United States
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Hu
Review №1

$16 adult. Bathroom on board the new boat I was on (there are two boats; unsure if the other, older one is still used). Burger/ espresso at the dock. 1 bar Verizon 4G at the dock (possible to post a picture, took a while). No reception on 90% of the trip. No pets allowed on the boat. Large gravel parking lot has 2 steep, loose gravel sections. Cars have no problems. A 36 Class A RV with a toad as well as a truck w/ 26 trailer and two smaller RVs were able to park in a flat area, then with some effort, exit. Recommend parking anything over 30 immediately upon passing though entry gates and walking the lot - the left turn exiting the far section of the parking area is the greatest challenge. Excursion is fully narrated live by the captain: geology & history. Boat has vented heaters throughout for cold days. 70% of the boat is enclosed with glass ceiling & walls. Saw 4 eagles (or 2 eagles twice?!), an osprey and a bear - though that is apparently rare.

La
Review №2

Highly recommend!! What a fun way to get outdoors, relax, and learn some history about Montana. Our tour guide was awesome, great story teller, very knowledgeable about wildlife and history. Views of the canyon were spectacular and we saw lots of wildlife. Bring some water on board with you because it can get hot!!

Aa
Review №3

Pretty neat spot to be able to see the proverbial gates at the end of the boat tour. Good price - takes about 2 hours. Tour guide is very knowledgeable and comical. I would do this again if in the area!

Ju
Review №4

Great tour under other circumstances, but felt very uncomfortable and upset with minimal COVID safety enforcement. They wiped down boat between groups, stated masks are required (as also per their website), and asked that groups stay one row away from each other on the boat. However, as soon as the tour started, people changed seats freely and took off their masks, breathing down our necks, with no reprimand whatsoever from the guide, who also had no mask on the entire time. About 50% of the passengers wore no mask the whole time.

Sa
Review №5

The boat ride was a perfect way to see some beautiful Montana backcountry you couldnt otherwise see.

De
Review №6

Super cool, lots to learn on the boat ride

Ch
Review №7

Very cool place to go if you are in Helena. Take the boat tour!

Sh
Review №8

Pretty good spot to drop by and fishing, but other than that, you might be disappointed. Lack of parking space

De
Review №9

The river boat guide was very informative and knowledgable, as well as humorous & entertaining. We really enjoyed the cruise in the open boat.

Le
Review №10

Beautiful 2 hour boat excursion on the Missouri River in a canyon with a great narrative relating history and nature.

Je
Review №11

Inexpensive, pleasant boat ride, OK for history buffs following Lewis & Clark trail, entertaining guide though he is retiring. Not much wild life, a very distant eagle, some osprey, and a dear.

Sc
Review №12

Beautiful place to spend the day.

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  • Address:8320 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59602, United States
  • Site:http://www.gatesofthemountains.com/
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  • Tourist attraction
  • Country park
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  • Good for kids:Yes
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