Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hot Springs, Montana

This easy gravel road takes you from the edge of Hot Springs to the cutoff towards Plains. There are several offshoots from this road if you're willing to spend a day driving around, which also offers some limited views overlooking Hot Springs. The majority of the road is in decent shape with lots o...
Learn more about Old Hot Springs Road - HS 1000

This route picks up from the Garden Creek road and travels in a north/south Direction. There are several offshoots (many appear to be overgrown) from this section if you're willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Lots of old growth in this area does limit views of the valley below. This i...
Learn more about Hot Springs 3000

From the Plains and Hot Springs intersection cutoff, this gravel road takes you along the high ridge running in a north/south direction. There are several offshoots from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Along the way, there is a beautiful small meadow that of...
Learn more about Divide Cutoff Road

This route picks up from the Divide Cutoff road and connects to HS 3000. There are several offshoots (many appear to be overgrown) from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Lots of old growth in this area does limit views of the valley below. This is a popular ar...
Learn more about Garden Creek

The route might be dusty or damp depending on the weather. Snow does make it impassable if you go too early in the spring. Part of this trail passes through some old fire growth. Cell phone services are hit-and-miss. This track is 100% on CS&KT tribal lands. All recreational activities on tribal-own...
Learn more about Niarada to Irvine Flats

Buffalo Bridge West is a scenic riverside trail outside Polson, MT, running along the Flathead River. The route is mostly flat and approachable, but it includes several short hill climbs and steep descents that add some challenge. These hill sections are often muddy and rutted from erosion, especial...
Learn more about Buffalo Bridge - West

From Sloan's Bridge, you will travel this winding dirt road across numerous cattle guards, potholes, and large ruts. Along the way, you will pass through wide-open rangeland where mules and cows are present. Along the river, you will find some dispersed camping. Continue on and you will see the rema...
Learn more about Sloan's Bridge to Old Ferry Basin Crossing

Take this cutoff road for a lazy afternoon drive from one county to the next. This dusty gravel road can present washboards in some areas. During winter months, snow drifts can be a problem and snow plows are not to be depended on. The entire route can be done in 2WD in good weather. Ranchers freque...
Learn more about Little Bitteroot Road

This is a singletrack, two-way trail that is slightly overgrown. It is fairly easy, but there are a few log hops and side hills, and there may be blown down trees blocking your way. The trail is mostly marked with colored tape and trail signs. The Olson Peak Trail connects with the CC Divide Trail ...
Learn more about Olson Peak Singletrack

West Fork of Swamp Creek- FS 217 is a lightly traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest west of Plains, Montana. Lower sections of the road have many ATV and motorcycle pathways from the main road. Be aware of private or prohibited activities and do not trespass. The road has received little...
Learn more about West Fork of Swamp Creek

This 38-mile route (County Road 556) is a beautiful adventure through some remote and rugged terrain! It is perfect for those looking for a quiet escape into nature, with the Thompson River as a scenic companion along the way. The opportunity for fishing, particularly for brown trout, is a major bon...
Learn more about Thompson River Road

The route is mainly two-lane gravel, but there are narrow parts where it would be hard to pass another vehicle. The route is a gradual climb from 2,600 to 5,800 feet. There are sharp blind curves along the route with steep embankments. Cell service is limited in parts of the route, and traffic along...
Learn more about Sloway Gulch Road-Keystone Peak

Bemish Ridge- USFS 7583 is a moderately traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest north of St. Regis, Montana. There is significant deadfall from a recent fire in the area. Take a saw with you to be prepared. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered. The roadway ...
Learn more about Bemish Ridge - FS 7583

This is a fun, well-maintained singletrack that follows the Clark Fork River. There are some technical rock/root features, very small water crossings and a few switchbacks. The trail is shared, trail so you may encounter the occasional hiker/biker. You'll end at the Ferry Landing Fishing Access whic...
Learn more about River Trail

This narrow two-track trail is an out-and-back. It heads down the South Side Saddle to the Low Side Saddle, and it's the more traveled of the trails on this finger. This trail is a little off the beaten path and sees less traffic than the rest of the Wild Bill OHV area. Along the way, this trail pas...
Learn more about Low Side Saddle

This nicely graded two-track heads deeper into the woods and is a bit more remote. Some excellent sections of partially cleared forest provide outstanding views for miles and miles. If you are lucky, you will spot a moose or a white-tailed deer scampering across your path. The occasional pothole awa...
Learn more about Mount Creek

This mostly graded trail begins at the main staging area for the Wild Bill OHV area. There's plenty of parking for longer rigs and trailers at the staging area and a very informative kiosk with a decent pit toilet. The beginning of the trail is wide and open, but as you ascend into the hills, the tr...
Learn more about Wild Bill Creek

The route is gravel, stone, and loose rock in different areas along the route. The route is very scenic along the way as you make your climb from 2700' up to 6200'. The route might be dusty or damp depending on the weather. Snow could make it impassible, if going too early in the spring or summer. B...
Learn more about Flat Creek Hwy 135

The route is made up of gravel and loose rock. The route climbs from 2600'-5800' along the Lolo Forest and some private land. There are many sharp turns with steep embankments along the route. Offline Maps will be needed to navigate some parts of the route. The route has both single and two-lane par...
Learn more about West Side Pardee Creek Road - Old Hwy 10

Travel this easy section through Hubbart Dam Road. Along the way, you will see dense fields of towering pines and wide-open fields. Primitive camping is available along this route in some areas. The road is mostly two-lane gravel and dirt, with some narrow areas. Some areas have numerous potholes wi...
Learn more about Hubbart Dam Rd

This easy gravel road takes you from the edge of Hot Springs to the cutoff towards Plains. There are several offshoots from this road if you're willing to spend a day driving around, which also offers some limited views overlooking Hot Springs. The majority of the road is in decent shape with lots o...
Learn more about Old Hot Springs Road - HS 1000

This route picks up from the Garden Creek road and travels in a north/south Direction. There are several offshoots (many appear to be overgrown) from this section if you're willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Lots of old growth in this area does limit views of the valley below. This i...
Learn more about Hot Springs 3000

From the Plains and Hot Springs intersection cutoff, this gravel road takes you along the high ridge running in a north/south direction. There are several offshoots from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Along the way, there is a beautiful small meadow that of...
Learn more about Divide Cutoff Road

This route picks up from the Divide Cutoff road and connects to HS 3000. There are several offshoots (many appear to be overgrown) from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Lots of old growth in this area does limit views of the valley below. This is a popular ar...
Learn more about Garden Creek

This easy gravel road takes you from the edge of Hot Springs to the cutoff towards Plains. There are several offshoots from this road if you're willing to spend a day driving around, which also offers some limited views overlooking Hot Springs. The majority of the road is in decent shape with lots o...
Learn more about Old Hot Springs Road - HS 1000

This route picks up from the Garden Creek road and travels in a north/south Direction. There are several offshoots (many appear to be overgrown) from this section if you're willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Lots of old growth in this area does limit views of the valley below. This i...
Learn more about Hot Springs 3000

From the Plains and Hot Springs intersection cutoff, this gravel road takes you along the high ridge running in a north/south direction. There are several offshoots from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Along the way, there is a beautiful small meadow that of...
Learn more about Divide Cutoff Road

This route picks up from the Divide Cutoff road and connects to HS 3000. There are several offshoots (many appear to be overgrown) from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Lots of old growth in this area does limit views of the valley below. This is a popular ar...
Learn more about Garden Creek