Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hot Springs, Montana

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River Trail

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…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Olson Peak Singletrack

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…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Johnson Creek to Superior

This route can only be taken from the months 05/16 - 10/14. The route is mostly gravel with some loose rock. The route climbs from 2800' to an elevation of 5000'. The first few miles…
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Blacktail Wild Bill OHV Trail

This trail offers bypasses on all of the challenging features, so you can choose the obstacles you want to attempt. Very deep snow in winter will makes the trail much more difficult.
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Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Be

Wild Bill Creek/Firewood Trail to Truman Creek

This is a really fun loop with several access points to the Wild Bill OHV Recreation Trail. The main trailhead has a bathroom and a large parking area for trailers. Access to Mudhole Junction, Packrat…
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Total Miles
21.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Haskill Divide

Haskill Divide is a narrow gravel road that climbs in elevation to an incredible overlook of Lake Rogers in Flathead National Forest. From the turn off of Haskill Divide it is 6.5 miles to the…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Lakeside to Blacktail

This is a fun, easy drive with great views of the valley. The trail is well maintained and there are no obstacles. This route begins in Lakeside, and leads to a scenic overlook of the…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Kennedy Ridge 5507

While this road boasts beautiful views, access to hiking trails, and other opportunities to explore, the pin-striping and steep drops may deter the average full-width driver. This road starts off as a well-maintained gravel road…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

The route is mostly a two-lane gravel road with some loose rock in place. The route is a very scenic climb from an elevation of 2900'-4100'. The route ends at a locked gate, which is…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek

Easy, maintained scenic drive. The first few miles from Foys Canyon Road are residential. There are plenty of scenic pull-offs to enjoy, and the road provides access to the Foys-to-Blacktail hiking/biking trail. Emmons Creek intersects…
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Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Nemote Creek to Stark Lookout

The route begins on a two-lane gravel road that eventually works its way down to one. The road can be dusty if it has been dry, but really a great ride if it rained the…
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Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Butler Creek Loop 456

Looking for an afternoon outing with access to campsites, picnic areas, views, and light hiking? Look no further! This simple loop will take you along well-maintained gravel roads while giving you access to all that…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cramer Creek to Patrick Creek

Spectacular views of Flathead Lake and Kalispell. Smooth, well maintained, and easy going. No obstacles, but the first two miles are residential, and you may run into logging operations depending on the time of day.…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Stony Creek 2178

Explore up Stony Creek to access Ch-Paa-Qn Peak trailhead or just to soak in the wildflowers and views in Spring and Summer. This road winds its way up above Stony Creek and progressively narrows and…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Boyd Mountain

This is an easy, short singletrack trail. It's a flowy trail that climbs to the top of the ridge. The trail is cleared, but may have blowdown, and there are a few moderately steep switchbacks.…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Fish Creek Road

Fish Creek Road is a narrow gravel road that climbs in elevation to an incredible overlook of Ashley Lake in the Flathead National Forest. From the turn off at Ashley Lane, the road gains 1137…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Edith Peak 476-1

Make your way up to Edith Peak and enjoy views of the valley floor below, vibrant wildflowers, and (if you're lucky) a snow-capped Ch-paa-qn Peak in spring. This road is usually buried in snow from…
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Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Fish Creek

This well-traveled gravel road heads from the highway side on the North end of Fish Creek State Park to the southern end of the park. The trail is mostly loose gravel and washboard except where…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Upper Six Mile 5598 / Main Six West 4223

An easy road winding its way up Six Mile to Edith Peak. Hopefully, you're not afraid of heights as this road does narrow with steep drops, but there is plenty of room if your stomach…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Williams Pass

This great narrow connector trail twists and turns and bobs and dives through the hills as it climbs one side of the saddle and then back down the other. The northern section of the saddle…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Rock Creek Tarkio

Up up and away. This out and back is a slog to the top. It starts off well traveled and ends as a narrow two-track in deep grass with large boulders hiding in it. The…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Pinecones and Tall Grass

If you love riding on pinecones and through tall grass, then you're in luck. This trail gets you further into the mountains and even more remote. If you want peace and quiet, then this is…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Rock Creek Williams Ridge

This trail is the best one for a view along rock creek. This grassy, mostly two-track leads up into the hills on a narrow trail with frequent downed trees and deep potholes. The views as…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Southside Road

Easy Backroad that runs along the river and though the forest. Light grade changes and no major hurdles. Great Family Trip with lots of wildflowers, scenic pullouts, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Total Miles
21
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

West Fork Petty Creek Rd 22

If you're looking for access to deep sections of Lolo National Forest near Alberton, this is a great place to start. The road is well maintained gravel and dirt during summer but the snow doesn't…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

West Fork Fish Creek

This nice out and back is mostly gravel with some deep washboard sections. It runs along and above the river as it heads back toward the Clearwater Crossing campground and the West Fork Fish Creek…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Graves Creek Falls/Vermilion

This 12-mile RT trail goes into the Lolo National Forest, rising from the valley floor at 2400 feet to over 4300 feet. A fire in the high country cut our trip short, so if there's…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Albert Lothrop Rd 5563

Climb your way up into the hills above Alberton and enjoy the views of the Clark Fork river as well as the hills of the Lolo National Forest. This well maintained dirt road is open…
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Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Corral Creek Rd 2146

Corral Creek road draws its name from the corral at the north end of the road and offers access to beautiful views of the Missoula and Frenchtown areas as well as access to the Lolo…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bear Creek

This short out and back feature a few nice large established campsites with a 14-day limit, fire rings and picnic benches, a little pit toilet, and good river access. There are plenty of offshoots to…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp