Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dixon, Montana

From Sloan's Bridge, you will travel this winding dirt road across numerous cattle guards, potholes, and large ruts. Along the way, you will pass through wide-open rangeland where mules and cows are present. Along the…
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While this road boasts beautiful views, access to hiking trails, and other opportunities to explore, the pin-striping and steep drops may deter the average full-width driver. This road starts off as a well-maintained gravel road…
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Take this cutoff road for a lazy afternoon drive from one county to the next. This dusty gravel road can present washboards in some areas. During winter months, snow drifts can be a problem and…
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Explore up Stony Creek to access Ch-Paa-Qn Peak trailhead or just to soak in the wildflowers and views in Spring and Summer. This road winds its way up above Stony Creek and progressively narrows and…
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Make your way up to Edith Peak and enjoy views of the valley floor below, vibrant wildflowers, and (if you're lucky) a snow-capped Ch-paa-qn Peak in spring. This road is usually buried in snow from…
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An easy road winding its way up Six Mile to Edith Peak. Hopefully, you're not afraid of heights as this road does narrow with steep drops, but there is plenty of room if your stomach…
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Looking for an afternoon outing with access to campsites, picnic areas, views, and light hiking? Look no further! This simple loop will take you along well-maintained gravel roads while giving you access to all that…
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This road is a beautiful climb from the Nine Mile Valley up to Edith Peak Ridge. The spring wildflowers make for spectacular views but snow often holds late into May or even into mid-June. Most…
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The route begins at the 3400' elevation of Nine Mile Rd and ends at the 5400' elevation of First Cr. Rd. The route passes over Nine Mile Cr. and makes its way through some private…
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Route begins at the Siegel Pass intersection that joins Foothill Rd (5498), Flat Cr Rd, & Siegel Mtn. Rd. Proceed to Foothill Rd from the intersection and head east making your way to Nine Mile…
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If you want to rattle every bolt loose on your vehicle, then this is the road for you. This is an extremely rough road that connects Arlee and Frenchtown. There aren't many views, and there's…
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Feeling like going for a hike without all the sweat and effort? Hop on your ATV or Dirt Bike and head up Edith Peak Trail 42. Weave your way between the ponderosas and larches, shimmy…
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This is an easy backroad that runs along the river and though the forest. It has light grade changes and no major hurdles. It's a great family trip with lots of wildflowers, scenic pullouts, and…
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Corral Creek road draws its name from the corral at the north end of the road and offers access to beautiful views of the Missoula and Frenchtown areas as well as access to the Lolo…
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The route begins on a two-lane gravel road that eventually works its way down to one. The road can be dusty if it has been dry, but really a great ride if it rained the…
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This Forest Service Route continues from FS 5520 and the intersection of FS 5475, ending at the intersection of Siegel Road. The route is mainly made up of dirt, gravel, and loose rock. It has…
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The route begins on a gravel road that is plenty wide for two vehicles to pass. The route will make a gradual climb from 4800'-6400'. Some areas of the route have been recently logged with…
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Climb your way up into the hills above Alberton and enjoy the views of the Clark Fork river as well as the hills of the Lolo National Forest. This well maintained dirt road is open…
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The route begins from where Kings Ridge Road and South Fork of Second Creek Road meet. The route is mainly gravel but will have spots of packed dirt and grass. There are many sharp curves…
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The route is gravel, stone, and loose rock in different areas along the route. The route is very scenic along the way as you make your climb from 2700' up to 6200'. The route might…
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South Fork Nemote Creek (FSR 9915)-Sheridan Ridge (FSR 9914-9912) Loop is a route that makes a big loop thru this section of Lolo National Forest. The route climbs to 5500' on a gravel one-lane road…
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This is a scenic shortcut from St. Ignatius to Seeley Lake that joins into the Jocko Canyon. You will have the opportunity to pass by both St. Mary's Lake and Twin Lakes. There is camping…
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The route is dirt, loose stone, and rocky with wide and narrow roads passing through it. The route is made up of mostly forest lands on both sides with cedar groves at the start and…
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This route is controlled by two gates that are opened only from 05/16-10/14. The route passes thru both the Lolo National Forest and Fish Creek Wildlife Area. It is a single gravel, loose rock road…
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Ninemile Divide Trail is a narrow single-track dirt trail that starts and ends at dirt roads. This is only a portion of the entire Ninemile Divide Trail, which continues south of where this track ends.…
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The route starts as a wide 2-lane road that passes mostly thru Forest land and some Cedar Groves. The road is mostly gravel, with some loose rock, and dirt. You will pass thru a small…
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The route starts at the South Fork of Second Creek Road, runs thru Kings Ridge Road and back to Second Creek Road. The route is mainly gravel with some parts dirt and grass. There is…
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The route begins with a two-lane gravel road that eventually will shrink down to one lane in spots. The route passes thru dense forest lands, cedar forests, burned-out areas, and areas of new growth. Cell…
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Travel this easy section through the Jocko Canyon along the stunning Jocko River. Other sights along this route include the pristine Jocko Lakes and Placid Lake.
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If you're looking for access to deep sections of Lolo National Forest near Alberton, this is a great place to start. The road is well-maintained gravel and dirt during summer, but the snow doesn't usually…
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