Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Haugan, Montana

Cromie Creek is USFS road #3818 in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana, close to the Idaho border. This infrequently used route leads to the terminating junction near the base of the Up Up fire lookout tower. The primary route, via Canyon Creek, also terminates at this junction, though the g...
Learn more about Cromie Creek

Rock Creek Trail (4W-378) travels north outside of De Borgia approximately 6 miles before reaching the 42-378/FSR-378/FSR-444 intersect. Before entering the trail, a paved section of road winds through rural development. The start of the trail is where pavement ends and dirt begins, with a large yel...
Learn more about Rock Creek Trail - 4W-378

The route begins at the parking area just off I-90 or the parking area of the famous Hideout Bar and Restaurant in DeBorgia. The route is made up of mostly gravel with plenty of room for two vehicles to pass. Some rock slides dot the route. Gentle curves and quite a few potholes make up parts of the...
Learn more about Old Milwaukee Grade- FS 300-1

The route begins on the Haugan/Randolph Creek Loop Rd from Saltese. The route parallels both the St. Regis River and Old Milwaukee Grade. The route is two lanes and made up of a smooth gravel base with gentle curves and open areas to view. The route can be very dusty in dry conditions, but great to ...
Learn more about Saltese - St. Paul Pass

This trail is just outside Saltese, Montana. It starts as a pretty mild road going under an old train trestle bridge with a long uphill pull for about 4 miles. The last half mile is a nice gradual downhill into the lake. The road has some slight washouts going down the tracks from recent rainfall. I...
Learn more about Silver Creek to Silver Lake

This trail starts just to the North of the Old Montana Club on Timber Creek Road. The route is very wide and made up of gravel and some small areas of pavement. Gentle curves and some beautiful ranches line the route. The route could be dusty in dry conditions. Cell service is available on the route...
Learn more about $50,000 Silver Dollar Inn - FSR 288

This road can be accessed from Twelve Mile Road off of I90 near Henderson. With a few easy switch back's, and a good graded road, it is a nice easy cruise for any vehicle. During heavy rain or snowmelt, 2WD is not recommended due to potential slippery native dirt surfaces and deeper mud puddles. Thi...
Learn more about Rock Creek Road - FSR 444

The route is mainly two-lane, made up of dirt and gravel. Long straight aways and sharp corners make up the route. There are spots with deep drops right next to the side of the route. The route runs next to Twelve Mile Creek with several narrow bridges running over the creek. No cell service was fou...
Learn more about Cabin City

The route is mainly made up of gravel and dirt that can be dusty in dry conditions. The route is mainly two-lane with some narrow sections. The route will take you from 3300'-5500' at its highest point. Gentle curves with some steep embankments will be found along the route. Cell service is very spo...
Learn more about Canyon Creek (3816)-Cromie Creek (236)

Taft Summit is a moderately frequented mountain pass road between Taft, Idaho, and Thompson Falls, Montana with fantastic views and abundant wildlife. The official route name is National Forest Development Road 7709. Huckleberry pickers love this area, the only downside is that it runs parallel to h...
Learn more about Taft Summit

This route begins at the 3-way intersection of Forest Service Roads 352, 378, and 419 from the Thompson Falls Trail. The route is two-lane for a short spell and turns into one lane of bony rock and gravel. The route is very rough in sections with ruts and steep drops close to the edge of the route. ...
Learn more about Thompson Falls and Rock Creek Trail - FS 352 / 378

The trail is mainly made up of gravel with a few potholes filled with water from a few springs in the area. Some rocky sections will be encountered along the route as steep rock ledges dot the sides of the trail in places. The trail is mostly wide enough to get past another vehicle. You will be desc...
Learn more about Newman Ridge Road (1185) - Canyon Creek Road (3816)

Camels Hump Lookout is USFS road 3800, a lightly traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest east of Henderson, Montana. The road is moderately traveled and has a mild incline never exceeding a 6% grade. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered. The roadway is subj...
Learn more about Camels Hump - FS 3800

Just outside of Wallace Idaho, this is a wonderfully colorful route during the fall. Reds, oranges, and greens dominate the landscape. When one reaches the top, there is the most amazing panoramic view of the Idaho/Montana ranges. The terrain is easy for an SxS but a bit more challenging for a Jeep ...
Learn more about Shefoot

This is a graded dirt road in the St. Joe National forest that leaves from the summit of Saint Paul Pass, and continues a steady grade down hill to the intersection with Loop Creek Road. This is the main route to get to the East Portal of the Route to Hiawatha trail. It's graded the whole way, but h...
Learn more about Cliff Creek

The route is mainly a gravel two-lane roadway that will narrow down to one lane in spots. The route can have areas of loose rock and stone with many ruts when passing up or down in elevation. The route can be very dusty during dry conditions. The route has its share of steep embankments and very cur...
Learn more about Dry Creek-Cliff Creek

Tamarack Creek is USFS road 284, a moderately traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest north of St. Regis, Montana. The road has heavier use near Highway 135, which decreases as you ascend toward Camel's Hump Lookout. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered. Th...
Learn more about Tamarack Creek - FS 284

The trail begins from the Two Mile Creek (431) road heading northwest. The area the trail passes through is being logged at this time. Sunday-only passage is recommended. The trail is mostly two-lane gravel, but you can encounter single lanes in spots. Steep embankments with wide curves are encounte...
Learn more about Ward Creek Trail

This is an easy 2-mile segment of the St. Joe Divide NRT ATV trail that connects the St. Paul Pass Summit to the Lucky Swede single track and St. Joe Divide NRT single tracks. It's likely only ridden by dirt bikes because it only goes 2 miles and ends at two single tracks. It's a narrow ATV trail th...
Learn more about St Joe Divide NRT ATV

This graded dirt road is an easy shortcut between the Hiawatha Trail Head and Cliff Creek which leads back towards Taft & Interstate 90. The road is wide enough for 2 vehicles to pass in most areas it does contain a few narrow areas and several switchbacks. You will travel through lush green forest ...
Learn more about Loop Creek Road - NF 326

Cromie Creek is USFS road #3818 in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana, close to the Idaho border. This infrequently used route leads to the terminating junction near the base of the Up Up fire lookout tower. The primary route, via Canyon Creek, also terminates at this junction, though the g...
Learn more about Cromie Creek

Rock Creek Trail (4W-378) travels north outside of De Borgia approximately 6 miles before reaching the 42-378/FSR-378/FSR-444 intersect. Before entering the trail, a paved section of road winds through rural development. The start of the trail is where pavement ends and dirt begins, with a large yel...
Learn more about Rock Creek Trail - 4W-378

The route begins at the parking area just off I-90 or the parking area of the famous Hideout Bar and Restaurant in DeBorgia. The route is made up of mostly gravel with plenty of room for two vehicles to pass. Some rock slides dot the route. Gentle curves and quite a few potholes make up parts of the...
Learn more about Old Milwaukee Grade- FS 300-1

The route begins on the Haugan/Randolph Creek Loop Rd from Saltese. The route parallels both the St. Regis River and Old Milwaukee Grade. The route is two lanes and made up of a smooth gravel base with gentle curves and open areas to view. The route can be very dusty in dry conditions, but great to ...
Learn more about Saltese - St. Paul Pass

Cromie Creek is USFS road #3818 in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana, close to the Idaho border. This infrequently used route leads to the terminating junction near the base of the Up Up fire lookout tower. The primary route, via Canyon Creek, also terminates at this junction, though the g...
Learn more about Cromie Creek

Rock Creek Trail (4W-378) travels north outside of De Borgia approximately 6 miles before reaching the 42-378/FSR-378/FSR-444 intersect. Before entering the trail, a paved section of road winds through rural development. The start of the trail is where pavement ends and dirt begins, with a large yel...
Learn more about Rock Creek Trail - 4W-378

The route begins at the parking area just off I-90 or the parking area of the famous Hideout Bar and Restaurant in DeBorgia. The route is made up of mostly gravel with plenty of room for two vehicles to pass. Some rock slides dot the route. Gentle curves and quite a few potholes make up parts of the...
Learn more about Old Milwaukee Grade- FS 300-1

The route begins on the Haugan/Randolph Creek Loop Rd from Saltese. The route parallels both the St. Regis River and Old Milwaukee Grade. The route is two lanes and made up of a smooth gravel base with gentle curves and open areas to view. The route can be very dusty in dry conditions, but great to ...
Learn more about Saltese - St. Paul Pass