Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cardwell, Montana

This mostly dirt loop trail takes you from the downtown of Whitehall into the countryside and drives along the Jefferson River. There are several spots along the trail that have excellent views of the river…
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This is an easy grated out and back dirt road begins through some open range before turning up into the mountains. Watch for range cattle on the road early in the trail. Once the trail…
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For those who like to take the road less traveled, this back road trek will take you between the small Montana towns of Boulder and Toston. Traversing Jefferson and Broadwater counties this route takes about…
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Running just east of Montana's State Route 399 / Whitetail Road, you'll find this trail meandering through the eastern slopes of Deer Lodge National Forest. Outstanding views, a few obstacles and trails just wide enough…
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BLM 3 in the Pipestone OHV area is designated for 50" or less vehicles. It's a flat, wide trail that is road-width and covered in dirt and gravel. As you go north, it has nice…
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BLM 5 is an ATV trail in the Pipestone OHV area that is closed to full-width vehicles. It starts off at BLM 4 and winds down a hillside to the intersection with BLM 3. It's…
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Washout is a short dirt bike trail in the Pipestone OHV area. The west end starts through wide open fields of sagebrush and tiny pine bushes. It's more like a two-track in the beginning, being…
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BLM 1 in the Pipestone OHV area is designated for 50" or less vehicles. It leaves from the Pipestone Trailhead parking area and starts as a flat, wide road, with gravel and loose rocks. It…
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This old mining road off Granite Lake Road features granite faces and expansive views of the Tobacco Root Mountains. The surface is dirt and stretches of loose rock, generally passable in dry conditions. A few…
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Fairly easy trail with some great views. Trail got narrow in some spots from freshly cut trees. Some quick switchbacks could be challenging in a longer wheelbase. Not a lot of traffic on the trail…
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Track Turn is a 1-mile dirt bike trail through the Pipestone OHV area. The north end starts on the BLM 9 single track and goes south to the BLM 14 ATV trail. It's an easy…
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This track exits the Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek Trail, goes west for just over a mile, connects with Boulder Alley Trail, and gets into an area of large boulders and pine trees. If you're…
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The U trail is a dirtbike-only trail in the Pipestone OHV area that makes a U-shaped loop off Trail 9. It's wide and unmarked at both entrances. It's curvy through a gully, between giant granite…
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BLM 8 in the Pipestone OHV area is designated for 50" or less vehicles. It's a vast, gravel, smooth road between pine trees and sagebrush. It goes between the BLM 14 ATV trail and BLM…
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This short little trail (1 mile) goes into a secluded, quiet part of the Deerlodge National Forest where most people don't go. It's about a 10-minute trail. It offers beautiful tent camping and picnic locations.…
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Trail 10 is a 1-mile section of 50" trail. It can be accessed by Trail 8 on the east side and FS 173 on the west. It's a comprehensive, smooth gravel trail. It's a bit…
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This 2.4-mile trail takes only 15-20 minutes to complete. In late July there were multiple puddles to cross, so there is probably water in this area routinely. It's an excellent route to work your way…
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This track exits the Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek Trail, goes west for just over a mile, and gets into an area of large boulders and pine trees. If you're on a quad or a…
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The trail travels to Sureshot and Upper Sureshot Lakes before climbing up and down a mountain saddle via a series of switchbacks. The trail travels in and out of pine forest with great views along…
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This is an easy 4-mile trail at just over 6,000 feet, crossing high mountain meadows and forests. A 75-inch SXS fits easily. It's beautiful scenery with lots of potential for wildlife. This trail loops back…
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This spur explores a portion of the Deerlodge National Forest west of North Whitetail Road. From Boulder, MT, take Highway 69 south towards Whitehall. Turn right on North Whitetail Road. You can stage in some…
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On this trail, you can expect small rocks, nice straightaways, some corners, and small inclines/declines. Overall the trail is fairly smooth and excellent for all riders alike. The trail runs North to South and meets…
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WP185 is a short unmarked ATV trail in the Pipestone OHV area. It's a dirt two-track covered in gravel, with lots of embedded rock slabs within the dirt. The embedded rock is mostly flat surfaces…
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This is a short rutty loop. You'll find a steep hill at the end that adds some excitement to your trip. Pretty simple work for most 4x4 vehicles. Always come prepared with rescue gear, especially…
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This short but fun trail goes over a ridge top to connect two different areas. It starts with an easy creek crossing immediately if going West to East, and there are two easy creek crossings…
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Trail 21 is a 3-mile long trail designated for vehicles 50" or less. It's unmarked at the north end, but has several trail signs and 50" pinch points later throughout the 3 miles. From the…
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This 4-mile track connects Elkhorn Road to Skyline Mine Trail in the Deerlodge National Forest. You turn off of Elkhorn Road near Tacoma Gulch and basically travel northeast to a high point of 6500 feet.…
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This is a 1.4-mile-long ATV trail that goes west to east underneath a power. It goes through a gate for an active grazing area, and you must close the gates behind you. The trail is…
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This 8-mile track loops off of the Skyline Mine Trail on Radersburg Pass Road and circles back via Tramway Road. You climb to an elevation of 7600 feet in Deerlodge National Forest. There is some…
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This is a very short trail to Cliff Lake at the top of the McKelvey Lake Trail and accessed from Mine Lake. Although short, the lake is absolutely worth seeing and the fishing is great.…
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