Welcome to Lincoln, Montana — a vibrant mountain town nestled along the pristine Blackfoot River and encircled by the Crown of the Continent ecosystem. Lincoln offers every season-packed adventure imaginable! Spend summer casting for brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout on this blue‑ribbon stream or hiking and biking through the nearby Scapegoat Wilderness and Continental Divide trails. In winter, ride over 250 miles of groomed snowmobile trails or take part in the thrilling annual Race to the Sky sled dog race.
Lincoln balances its rugged outdoors with a heartfelt sense of community and creativity. Learn the region’s story at the Upper Blackfoot Valley Historical Society Museum, and for a lively communal space along the river for concerts, festivals, skateboarding, or evening strolls visit Hooper Park.
Whether you’re flying through on a Continental Divide Trail trek or settling in for a weekend under the big skies, Lincoln welcomes you with history, art, and wild Montana beauty.
Distance and Estimated Time from Helena:
56 Miles
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min
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Shops and attractions worth stopping into when visiting Lincoln:
Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild
Celebrating the rich environmental, industrial, and cultural heritage of the Blackfoot Valley through site-specific works created by invited sculptors using natural and industrial materials tied to the community’s traditions.
Coyote Coffee
Casual coffeehouse offering breakfast, burritos, and soft-serve ice cream, plus vegan and vegetarian options.
Lincoln Pit Stop
Award-winning burgers, homemade pizzas, hand-dipped milkshakes, and a full menu of crowd favorites from wings to huckleberry ice cream
High Country Trading Post
Specializes in foods from across the State of Montana, as well as featuring local/regional art, crafts, jewelry and more!
Helena, Wolf Creek & Craig, Augusta, Lincoln, Marysville, back to Helena