Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Gallatin Gateway, Montana

This is a moderately quick and simple dirt road turn-off from the main Little Bear Road. There are no technical parts or anywhere that really even calls for high ground clearance. There is no shortage of deep potholes, washboard sections, and overgrown foliage, though;it's safe to bet on some easy p...
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Little Bear Road Offshoot is an ideal route for drivers looking for a bumpy, scenic escape into the mountains of the Gallatin National Forest on a rugged connection. Branching off from Wilson Creek Divide Road, this unmaintained, curvy gravel route spans 3.4 miles with a gradual elevation climb from...
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Squaw-Wilson Creek Divide Road is a Level 1–2 trail with a rough mix of dirt and rock. The road is very bumpy, so airing down is recommended. Despite the rough surface, it is in surprisingly good condition, possibly due to limited use. Most of the route is narrow single track with very few pullouts ...
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This point-to-point dirt and gravel two-lane road connects Highway 191 south of Four Corners to Norris Road west of Four Corners, offering a scenic alternative to the main highway. Portions of the road are unmaintained, and following recent snowmelt or rain, the surface can become very muddy and rut...
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Big Bear Lake Road is located in the Gallatin Mountains, with the closest large city being Bozeman, Montana, which is roughly 8 and a half miles from the highway turnoff. The trail itself is around 1.5 miles. This spur area beyond the lake is not used nearly as much and has trees and brush growing ...
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This trail is a great trail for beginners, involving two steep, off-camber hills at the beginning and middle, and plenty of chunky gravel and loose soil between. At the trail's peak is a phenomenal view of the Hyalite mountains, and the reservoir can even be seen far off in the distance. The first h...
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Wilson Creek Divide Road offers an approachable yet incredibly scenic mountain drive for four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and high-clearance adventure seekers looking to transition from the Gallatin Valley into the rugged Gallatin National Forest. Spanning approximately 28 miles and reaching a maxim...
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Moser Jumpoff Road is an easy Level 1 route with scattered potholes and excellent valley views. The final mile narrows to single track with tight overgrowth and little to no room to turn around. Larger vehicles should use caution before entering the last section, as it will cause paint pin stripes.
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A rough, but maintained forest service trail off of the main Langohr Road in Hyalite Canyon. There are various dispersed camping spots off of this trail, as well as several beautiful viewpoints to see the Canyon and the Canyon Road from. Keep in mind the rules (posted earlier in the Canyon) about di...
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Heading from north to south, this trail narrows and grows slightly more challenging as you gain elevation. Near the top, the track appears to be sensitive to rain and snowmelt and likely becomes quite muddy when water is present. As you begin to descend (heading toward the south), you'll encounter s...
Learn more about Storm Castle to Line Creek Road

The Middle Cottonwood Single Track starts on the west end at a small dirt parking lot on a well-maintained wide dirt path. There are many hikers on this trail, so please respect other users. It goes over a narrow wooden bridge and continues on an easy trail with some embedded rocks but mostly smooth...
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This is an easy trail with plenty of incredible scenery. Consisting of mostly dirt and gravel, the trail is typically maintained fairly well year-round. Depending on the time of year, you can expect to see bison roaming, a phenomenal view of the Madison River, and beautiful buttes and mountains. Alo...
Learn more about Buffalo Jump - Black Fords Fish Access

Heading south on 191, take a left onto Moose Creek Road; this trail starts off fairly gentle with plenty of camping areas to make basecamp. Beautiful aspens, golden late September, line the first stretch of this ride. There are a couple of intersections, so make sure to follow along on your device. ...
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Moose Creek is an easy road, great for a day drive. The road is generally in good condition and suitable for stock SUVs and trucks. Two areas show minor washout, but the route remains straightforward. Large mud pits may develop after rain or during wet seasons and can become the main obstacles. Be p...
Learn more about Moose Creek Road - FS 479

This route is a standard gravel road that is similar to many roads that take you to remote trailheads in Montana and across the mountain west. There are plenty of potholes and washboard sections of the road, but assuming it's the right time of year, this route presents no real difficult parts or tec...
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Truman Gulch is an easy spur trail off of the Bridger Foothills trail that descends 1,400 feet down to the Truman Gulch Trailhead. It looks like there has been a lot of trail maintenance on this to clear it of rocks, bench out any ruts, and make it overall very smooth and flowy, as it is also a popu...
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The start of Olsen Creek Road is your basic gravel road, with somewhat deep potholes and parts of it washed out. There are no real obstacles or technical portions. There are tight switchbacks, so be mindful of oncoming traffic as well as the steep shoulders. There are privately owned parcels the rou...
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Ross Pass is a 2.5-mile-long single track through the Gallatin National Forest. From the west end, it drops down from the summit of Ross Pass and the intersection with the Bridger Foothills, Bridger Ridge, and Upper Brackett Creek single tracks. It's a gradual descent the whole way, dropping 1,000 f...
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Jackson Creek is an 11-mile ATV loop in the Gallatin National Forest that is open to vehicles 50" or less from 6/16 - 10/14. There is a staging area on the west side of the loop at the Jackson Creek Trailhead. You can access several other easy ATV trails in the area off of this loop. This trail is o...
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Point-to-point, moderately traveled road north of Belgrade in the Gallatin Valley. Maintained dirt and gravel surface, typically two vehicles wide. Should not require 4WD in dry conditions. Expect muddy conditions when wet, and some drifting snow over the road in winter. If starting from the south, ...
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Little Bear Road Offshoot is an ideal route for drivers looking for a bumpy, scenic escape into the mountains of the Gallatin National Forest on a rugged connection. Branching off from Wilson Creek Divide Road, this unmaintained, curvy gravel route spans 3.4 miles with a gradual elevation climb from...
Learn more about Little Bear Road Offshoot

Squaw-Wilson Creek Divide Road is a Level 1–2 trail with a rough mix of dirt and rock. The road is very bumpy, so airing down is recommended. Despite the rough surface, it is in surprisingly good condition, possibly due to limited use. Most of the route is narrow single track with very few pullouts ...
Learn more about Squaw-Wilson Divide

This point-to-point dirt and gravel two-lane road connects Highway 191 south of Four Corners to Norris Road west of Four Corners, offering a scenic alternative to the main highway. Portions of the road are unmaintained, and following recent snowmelt or rain, the surface can become very muddy and rut...
Learn more about Axtell Anceney Road

Big Bear Lake Road is located in the Gallatin Mountains, with the closest large city being Bozeman, Montana, which is roughly 8 and a half miles from the highway turnoff. The trail itself is around 1.5 miles. This spur area beyond the lake is not used nearly as much and has trees and brush growing ...
Learn more about Big Bear Lake Road Spur

Little Bear Road Offshoot is an ideal route for drivers looking for a bumpy, scenic escape into the mountains of the Gallatin National Forest on a rugged connection. Branching off from Wilson Creek Divide Road, this unmaintained, curvy gravel route spans 3.4 miles with a gradual elevation climb from...
Learn more about Little Bear Road Offshoot

Squaw-Wilson Creek Divide Road is a Level 1–2 trail with a rough mix of dirt and rock. The road is very bumpy, so airing down is recommended. Despite the rough surface, it is in surprisingly good condition, possibly due to limited use. Most of the route is narrow single track with very few pullouts ...
Learn more about Squaw-Wilson Divide

This point-to-point dirt and gravel two-lane road connects Highway 191 south of Four Corners to Norris Road west of Four Corners, offering a scenic alternative to the main highway. Portions of the road are unmaintained, and following recent snowmelt or rain, the surface can become very muddy and rut...
Learn more about Axtell Anceney Road

Big Bear Lake Road is located in the Gallatin Mountains, with the closest large city being Bozeman, Montana, which is roughly 8 and a half miles from the highway turnoff. The trail itself is around 1.5 miles. This spur area beyond the lake is not used nearly as much and has trees and brush growing ...
Learn more about Big Bear Lake Road Spur