Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Anaconda, Montana

On the trail, you will go past a few residential homes and generally stay left to avoid their driveways and stay on the route. After passing through an H1 wide wallow, you will go through a brief narrower canyon that opens up into a wide park. There are two trails exiting the park to the north. Take...
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Follow Warm Springs Creek to find some beautiful remote campsites with the sounds of the rushing creek or nighttime critters. This road starts as a well-maintained gravel road for the first 3.5 miles before crossing over the creek and becoming rougher the further you drive. Some larger rocks and rut...
Learn more about Warm Springs Creek Road 170

FS 85, beginning north of Rocker at just over 5,500 feet, is a single-lane trail that goes through several private land parcels before ascending to 6,900 feet. There are very minimal opportunities for camping south of the intersection with FS 608. Going west, staying on FS 85, opens up with a two-la...
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This is a scenic route from Georgetown Lake to the East Fork Reservoir. The route starts on Old Lake Road along the west side of Georgetown Lake. After turning on Georgetown Lake Road you will travel through thick sections of lodgepole pines and also wide meadows. The road surface is gravel and very...
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This trail connects to the Rock Creek/Leadville Trail. It is a short drive to the top of Blizzard Hill, where you can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. As one of the highest points in the area, it's a perfect spot for stargazing and viewing comets, with no light pollution to obstruct the nig...
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Meadow Creek is an easy, scenic 17.7-mile point-to-point trail with a technical rating of 2, making it perfect for beginner offroaders, families, and dual-sport riders seeking a tranquil drive through dense lodgepole pine forests and expansive alpine meadows. Connecting East Fork Reservoir to Moose ...
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This unimproved and fairly steep dirt road leads from Phillipsburg, MT, east into the mountains to the Granite ghost town and mine, and the Bimetalllic mine complex, now a state park property. Roads require high clearance in some areas due to boulders in the road, and 4WD is mandatory for wet or sno...
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This is a fun and scenic loop with a lot of elevation change. It crosses South Boulder Creek nine times and goes by a few old mining remnants while on this loop. The trail is fairly easy although it has had a couple of recent washouts that can be tricky and there are a couple of rocky areas.
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Route starts just outside Deer Lodge on FS8344 at an altitude of 4978'. Route is mostly two-lane gravel with wide sweeping curves that will climb to 6965'. Several very shallow water holes were encountered along the route. The route can be very dusty during times of dry weather. The route travels th...
Learn more about Emery Road-Champion Pass

Beautiful road with views to enjoy, some points you can see the town below. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small ledges. Roads ...
Learn more about Gold Creek

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there aren't many spots for camping, maybe a spot or two and not very big. This road does offer access to other roads which will have more camping spots.Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typ...
Learn more about Jackson Park

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. The road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. This road offers access to other roads and has lots of cows! It's a dirt or rocky road with gentle grades that is safe for mo...
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Route begins at the South Old Stage Road leaving Deer Lodge. The route is mainly a 2 vehicle wide gravel roadway. Long straight aways with very wide gentle curves make up the route. You will encounter some rocky areas of road with a few mud holes here and there. The countryside is mostly open and us...
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Champion Pass is a scenic 25.4-mile point-to-point route that offers four-wheel-drive vehicles and SxSs an engaging trek over the Continental Divide between Interstate 90 and Interstate 15. The trail stands out for its transition from wide, sweeping valley views to tight, technical forest canopy nav...
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There are a couple gates that are unlocked, please close them behind you. Road dead ends, gets very tight and over grown after second gate. Not recommended for large rigs. Road has views to enjoy, but there isn't much for camping, maybe a small spot.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after r...
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Moose Lake Road (Forest Service Road 5113) is a 15.4-mile gravel route running alongside the Middle Fork of Rock Creek in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Starting from Skalkaho Road (Montana Highway 38) and traveling south to the Middle Fork Trailhead, this smooth, mostly flat drive climbs...
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Smart Creek is a scenic, easygoing 4.7-mile trail near Philipsburg, Montana, that is perfect for novice offroaders, scenic cruisers, and those looking to explore the beautiful Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Following the drainage of its namesake creek, the trail climbs gently from an elevatio...
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WP862 is a 1.6-mile long loop off of Delmoe Lake Road. This is a popular ATV riding area, and many dispersed campsites can be found on Delmoe Lake Road near this trail. The trail is made of dirt and decomposed granite with embedded flat surfaces of granite rock but is overall pretty smooth. It goes ...
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Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Offers access to many roads, and they should provide other camp options. Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typically two vehicles wide.
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Emerine Trail (FS 200) has an easy grade, but a rough road surface and climbs from Montana Route 38/ Skalkaho Highway to the location of an old lookout tower, which has been removed. There is weather and communication equipment at the summit, and therefore the route has been gated at the 8.5-mile ma...
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On the trail, you will go past a few residential homes and generally stay left to avoid their driveways and stay on the route. After passing through an H1 wide wallow, you will go through a brief narrower canyon that opens up into a wide park. There are two trails exiting the park to the north. Take...
Learn more about Anaconda Microwave Overlook

Follow Warm Springs Creek to find some beautiful remote campsites with the sounds of the rushing creek or nighttime critters. This road starts as a well-maintained gravel road for the first 3.5 miles before crossing over the creek and becoming rougher the further you drive. Some larger rocks and rut...
Learn more about Warm Springs Creek Road 170

FS 85, beginning north of Rocker at just over 5,500 feet, is a single-lane trail that goes through several private land parcels before ascending to 6,900 feet. There are very minimal opportunities for camping south of the intersection with FS 608. Going west, staying on FS 85, opens up with a two-la...
Learn more about Flume Gultch

This is a scenic route from Georgetown Lake to the East Fork Reservoir. The route starts on Old Lake Road along the west side of Georgetown Lake. After turning on Georgetown Lake Road you will travel through thick sections of lodgepole pines and also wide meadows. The road surface is gravel and very...
Learn more about East Fork Reservoir

On the trail, you will go past a few residential homes and generally stay left to avoid their driveways and stay on the route. After passing through an H1 wide wallow, you will go through a brief narrower canyon that opens up into a wide park. There are two trails exiting the park to the north. Take...
Learn more about Anaconda Microwave Overlook

Follow Warm Springs Creek to find some beautiful remote campsites with the sounds of the rushing creek or nighttime critters. This road starts as a well-maintained gravel road for the first 3.5 miles before crossing over the creek and becoming rougher the further you drive. Some larger rocks and rut...
Learn more about Warm Springs Creek Road 170

FS 85, beginning north of Rocker at just over 5,500 feet, is a single-lane trail that goes through several private land parcels before ascending to 6,900 feet. There are very minimal opportunities for camping south of the intersection with FS 608. Going west, staying on FS 85, opens up with a two-la...
Learn more about Flume Gultch

This is a scenic route from Georgetown Lake to the East Fork Reservoir. The route starts on Old Lake Road along the west side of Georgetown Lake. After turning on Georgetown Lake Road you will travel through thick sections of lodgepole pines and also wide meadows. The road surface is gravel and very...
Learn more about East Fork Reservoir