Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Garrison, Montana

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 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

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 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

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...
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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

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. The road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. This road offers access to other roads and has lots of cows! It's a dirt or rocky road with gentle grades that is safe for mo...
Learn more about North Fork Gold Creek

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 your direction, it starts in the town of Lincoln, heads up into beautiful forest, over the mou...
Learn more about Dalton Mountain Road

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

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

Little Blackfoot is an easy, scenic dirt and gravel route perfect for beginner offroaders, families, and those seeking access to pristine Montana backcountry camping and trailheads. Stretching approximately 12.8 miles near Elliston, Montana, the route begins off Highway 12 as a paved road for the fi...
Learn more about Little Blackfoot

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

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 condition. Just about any vehicle could be used to enjoy this trail with no fear of extreme terrain or...
Learn more about Nevada-Ogden Road

Ontario is an inviting, scenic trail perfect for beginner offroaders and those looking for a relaxed mountain drive with ample group camping opportunities. Spanning approximately 2.1 miles through the rugged terrain near the Little Blackfoot River, this route features a primarily dirt and rock surfa...
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Smart Creek is a scenic, easygoing 4.7-mile trail near Philipsburg, Montana, that is perfect for novice offroaders, scenic cruisers, and those looking to explore the beautiful Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Following the drainage of its namesake creek, the trail climbs gently from an elevatio...
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Telegraph is a scenic out-and-back trail in the Boulder Mountains of Montana, perfect for beginners and drivers looking for beautiful mountain views and quiet dispersed camping. Spanning 9.9 miles, the route climbs from an elevation of 5,287 feet to a peak of 7,029 feet, offering an elevation gain o...
Learn more about Telegraph

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

Sometimes it's not about the trail, but the exploration! Montana has a rich and illustrious history of mining, dating back hundreds of years. This loop, accessed off of Nevada-Ogden Road (FS 1163), is a prime example of what's out there that you could easily drive by and never see unless you know it...
Learn more about Blackfoot Mine Loop

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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