Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Heart Butte, Montana

This is an out-and-back route to a waterfall and scenic area. There is an old pumphouse station along a dam structure. There are very scenic views and a quick little run to get your tires…
Learn more about Junior Dam

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…
Learn more about Skyland

This is a two-lane dirt road that gives you access to amazing views, campgrounds, ATV trails, hiking and packing trails, picnic sites, and ending at the amazing Gibson Reservoir. From the Gibson Reservoir, you can…
Learn more about Sun Canyon Road

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…
Learn more about Hungry Horse Reservoir - East

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…
Learn more about Hungry Horse Reservoir - West

This trail used to be the original Highway 2 but was abandoned years ago when the highway was rerouted in 1956. There are still remnants of old broken asphalt and stone retaining walls are still…
Learn more about Old Highway 2

This is a beautiful drive into areas of dense woods, mountain creeks, and seasonal waterfalls, with up-close views of the Great Northern Mountain. In the spring, be aware of lingering snow and clay mud, as…
Learn more about Emery Creek

Take this fun cut across from Desert Mountain to Emery Creek through dense woods and you will be rewarded with up-close views of the Great Northern Mountain. In the spring, be aware of lingering snow…
Learn more about Emery Creek Desert Leg

Falls Creek Alder Creek - NF901 is a forest road located in Montana's scenic Swan Valley. This gravel route winds through dense timber and climbs to several elevated overlooks with sweeping views across the valley…
Learn more about Falls Creek Alder Creek - NF901

Upper Lion Creek - NF9769 is a short, scenic forest road located in the Swan Valley of northwest Montana. It leads to the Lion Creek Trailhead, a popular access point for hiking and backcountry exploration.…
Learn more about Upper Lion Creek - NF9769

This is a scenic road that leads to the top of Desert Mountain where you can get a spectacular nearly 240 degree view of the surrounding area at an elevation of 6,415. There is also…
Learn more about Desert Mountain

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…
Learn more about Jewel Basin Road

This well-maintained out-and-back trail is a pure treat to drive. Unfortunately, there was a large wildfire that swept through the canyon. But the views it left behind are spectacular. Rocky hillsides, waterfalls and creeks flowing.…
Learn more about Dunham Creek

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…
Learn more about Holland Lake

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…
Learn more about Owl Creek Loop

Morrell - Clearwater LakeThis stunning drive is the only access route to Clearwater Lake. The "loop" trail to the north is gated and locked, with motor vehicle use restricted. You could walk it if you…
Learn more about Morrell- Clearwater Lake

This trail is an epic drive up into or down from the Upper Rim Road area. The ancient pine trees are enormous as they reach for the sky. The mountains are ominous as they loom…
Learn more about Morrell Clearwater North

Fun, easy-going trail with great views of the Swan Valley and Swan mountain range! No major obstacles and well kept, with plenty of hiking and epic mountain biking trails and a small pond along the…
Learn more about Mission Divide/Crane Mtn Road

This does not take you to Strawberry Lake, but rather the trailhead to hike into the lake. The trail is narrow, rocky, and steep in some sections. There was a wide variety of cars and…
Learn more about Strawberry Lake Trail

This stunning scenic drive across the ridge is one not to be missed. There are vast views of the surrounding mountains. Epic overlooks of the Seeley Lake area. Along the way, you will see dense…
Learn more about Rice Ridge Road

This trail runs up into the mountains from the Seeley Lake area and offers access to many great hiking and equestrian trails. There are a few offshoots and pullouts to make camp at and plenty…
Learn more about Morrell Clearwater

This is a well maintained gravel road that meanders through Glacier National Park north of Lake McDonald. Many areas around this road have experienced a wild fire in recent history and caution should be taken…
Learn more about Inside North Fork Rd

This is a quick, scenic drive with several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and dirt bikes. The road is well maintained with no real obstacles except potholes and shallow ruts. You'll find several…
Learn more about Peter's Ridge Road

This twisty climb into the mountains from Highway 83 is not in as good of shape as some of the other trails in the area. Loose gravel washout sections and loads of potholes slow the…
Learn more about Richmond Ridge

This short out and back heads to multiple hiking trailheads and ends at the Pyramid Peak main trailhead. The route is generally wide enough for two rigs to pass and only has potholes for challenges.…
Learn more about Upper Trail Creek

This route heads into the hills and is a nice out-and-back detour from the main Cottonwood Lakes trail. Overall it's narrow with pullouts and some potholes to navigate. The trail travels through a section of…
Learn more about Stanley Creek

This trail is an excellent choice to pop over from the Valley and Morrell Clearwater side and climb to Rice Ridge. It's a short steep climb with a few switchbacks. Be sure to look across…
Learn more about Finmore Cutover

This easy out-and-back trail runs through the middle of the valley and appears to have been the fire line for the most recent big fire in the area. Burned to the South and East and…
Learn more about East Morrell

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…
Learn more about Pierce Lake

This scenic out and back runs through the lower valley and crosses a few streams. You spend most of the time passing through a sizeable burned-out forest section with monolithic trees burned to poles. They…
Learn more about Blind Canyon