Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Deer Lodge, Montana

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 amazing views to enjoy, 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 are typically one to two vehicles...
Learn more about Irish Mine

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...
Learn more about Blizard Hill

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...
Learn more about Deer Lodge MT-Gold Creek Ranch

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

The Snow Shoe Creek Road is a wonderful escape into the high alpine meadows of the Helena National Forest. The trail begins in the lush hay valleys along the Little Blackfoot River and ends near the spine of the continent, the Continental Divide. Along the way, rippling creeks and small lakes abound...
Learn more about Snow Shoe Creek

The road has been rerouted due to a bridge giving out, but you will still be able to get to this road to enjoy its views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space for a large group at some spots.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. Roads are typically one to two veh...
Learn more about Ontario

This road can be muddy when wet, with water puddles, it has beautiful views, there seems to be no camping. There is a hiking trail but it is very overgrown and hard to find. Not very many spots to turn around, a short-wheelbase vehicle will be able to, but a long vehicle will have a hard time.Dirt o...
Learn more about Bison Mountain

Beautiful road with views to enjoy. When wet there will be water puddles that can be deep. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two, the road ends at a hiking trail with a fire pit and a small to medium size area to turn around.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. ...
Learn more about Monarch

The trail begins steeply from Elliston Spotted Dog Road. It starts with a rocky section, rated a 2 on a scale of 1-10 in difficulty. During the winter, this steep portion can be slippery, but in the summer and spring, it is more manageable. The rest of the trail transitions to a flat dirt road, lead...
Learn more about TV Tower/ Slate Creek Road

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" ...
Learn more about Elliston Spotted Dog

This road has beautiful views, there seems to be no camping, it does ends at a gate, but open is to motorized under 50inchs wide, as well as bike, and hiking.Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typically two vehicles wide.
Learn more about Treasure Mountain

This road has pretty views, with some camp spots, it dead ends at small camp, the road seems to go on, but it become impassible for a vehicle. It does go through private property so please be respectful.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water cr...
Learn more about Telegraph

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

This trail is a slightly more challenging route from Interstate 90 east, over the continental Divide at Champion Pass. The easier route begins near Deer Lodge and meets this one at Orofino campground. After exiting I 90, the dirt road gradually climbs out of a valley offering outstanding views. Howe...
Learn more about Champion Pass

The road starts off as pavement for only 4 short miles, it goes through private property, after that you will enjoy amazing views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space for a large group at some spots. This road also offers access to man hiking, biking and horse back riding trails.Dirt or...
Learn more about Little Blackfoot

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. One section of this road is steep, and can be slippery when wet.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. Yo...
Learn more about Minnehaha

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 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.
Learn more about South Boulder Creek Loop

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 amazing views to enjoy, 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 are typically one to two vehicles...
Learn more about Irish Mine

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...
Learn more about Blizard Hill

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...
Learn more about Deer Lodge MT-Gold Creek Ranch

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 amazing views to enjoy, 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 are typically one to two vehicles...
Learn more about Irish Mine

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...
Learn more about Blizard Hill

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...
Learn more about Deer Lodge MT-Gold Creek Ranch