Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dupuyer, Montana

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Skyland

Great views and free camp spots along this trail. It is an easy gravel road that can easily be used by larger vehicles and campers. A little creek and waterfall can be seen at the…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

St. Peters Mission

The Adel Mountains are a geologist's dream to experience. Filled with small laccoliths and dikes, this igneous complex dates to approximately 65 million years ago. The resulting topography is that of rolling hills, lush had…
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Total Miles
26
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dead Man Gulch

This is a fun ranch road, typically used as a connector to avoid pavement on a large ADV bike. It's a fast and flowy road on a bike, faster now that it's been recently graded.…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hungry Horse Reservoir - East

This is an easy, scenic drive down the east side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Many developed and primitive camping spots, with numerous lake access points and lots of hiking trails. This is considered the higher-traffic…
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Total Miles
47.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Hungry Horse Reservoir - West

This is a scenic drive down the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. There are plenty of developed and primitive camping spots, and lake access points everywhere. The road is maintained, and paved for the…
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Total Miles
49.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Stemple Pass

The Stemple Pass road is a quick and scenic escape route to the small mountain town of Lincoln, Montana. The road, while it is well maintained, does have things of which to be cautious. Loose…
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Total Miles
22
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Dalton Mountain Road

The Dalton is an especially fun and scenic logging road for all modes of travel. Most fun on a large-class ADV bike. Nothing inherently difficult, just fast and flowy, depending on the season. Depending on…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Nevada-Ogden Road

The Nevada-Ogden road is an thrilling, yet easy route that can be used to explore the Helena National Forest. While it is not routinely maintained, it sees enough seasonal use to be in good general…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Morrell Mountain Lookout

Just outside the small town of Seeley Lake, you'll find a well-maintained gravel road that leads up to Morrell Mountain Lookout. As you gain elevation, the gravel road slightly deteriorates and becomes narrower as you…
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Total Miles
34.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Owl Creek Loop

This easy trail loops through the trees and twists and turns and offers terrific views of the mountains as you work your way along. There are a few potholes, but generally, it's easy. Keep your…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Holland Lake

This wide easy potholed trail provides access to the activities around Holland Lake. A lodge appears to offer horseback rides and a place to stay if you don't feel like camping. There are many hiking…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Marsh Creek

Marsh Creek Trail is a popular access point to Granite Peak Lookout in the Helena National Forest. This trail is also part of the Continental Divide Route, so in the summer be on the lookout…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pierce Lake

Although some public land connects with the lake, there appears to be no direct access. All beach areas appear private, and no dispersed camping spots were noticed; I would consider this a private lake unless…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Secondary Road A

This steep climb up the hill provides easy access to a few different old logging trails that are now closed to motorized travel. Have a horse, mountain bike, two feet? Then these are very open…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Beaver Creek Trailhead

This easy trail twists and turns through swampy marshes and over the creek on bridges. There are very few dispersed camping spots. They are not super noticeable, so keep an eye out if that is…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Lake Inez Campground Loop

This popular camping loop runs right along the lake. Although the group site is an epic spot and only available with reservations, the rest of the sites are free and first-come, first served. There are…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Lindbergh Lake

This easy potholed trail leads from the highway to the Lindbergh Lake boat launch and camping areas. Camping is first-come, first-serve, and $10/night. There are pit toilets and fire rings. Some sites have bear boxes,…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

West Fork Clearwater River

This trail leads to the trailhead for the hike of the same name. There is ample parking for horses and trailers or whatever you may drive at the trailhead. There are livestock hitching posts as…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Clearwater Canoe Put In Trail

This easy graded trail leads to the fantastic Clearwater Canoe float trail. Put in there for a fantastic float down to the north end of Seely lake. The trail is easy, but please be respectful…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Salish Trapper

This short out and back leads to quite a few locked gates with plenty of options to proceed on foot beyond. You can even camp in one of a few dispersed camping spots to make…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Richmond Marshall Hookup Trail

This leisurely trail cruises through the trees across the streams, and along the ridge. The views across the valley are spectacular and quite vast. It's a great spot to watch the storms roll across the…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Lake Marshall

This beautiful scenic run to Lake Marshall offers tons of camping access along the way, with limited spots once you arrive at the lake. There is no apparent put-in for boats at this lake. Along…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Westside Bypass

This bypass takes you around Sealy lake, on dirt, through the trees. There is no view of the lake and no actual view of any kind unless you love looking at trees. Then, you're in…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Jocko Canyon

This is a scenic shortcut from Seeley Lake to Arlee. It is a rough and rocky dirt road that is 1-2 vehicles wide. Jocko River and lake system are visible for most of the trail.…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Archibald Loop

The stunning scenic trail rises far above Seeley Lake into the hills. There are incredible vistas of the lakes and surrounding mountains but no real places to camp unless a pullout in front of a…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Double Arrow Lookout Tower

This short, scenic climb leads to a locked gate and a brief 1/4 mile hike to the lookout tower. You could take the road up, but the hiking trail offers excellent views of the surrounding…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Jocko Road

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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Total Miles
30
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Lindbergh to Meadow and Bunyan Lake

This rocky trail heads up into the hills to the two lakes above Lindbergh lake. At the time of recording at the end of May, the snowpack became too deep to continue. There is no…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Jewel Basin Road

Fun, scenic trail that leads to epic hiking. Road is rough and narrow, but still passable with most 2wd cars. Expect potholes, washboard, and steep sections. You'll arrive at the Camp Misery trailhead about 30…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Snow Shoe Creek

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…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp