Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Kalispell, Montana

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 Truman Creek, minutes away from the Wild Bill OHV Trailhead. No ...
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This is a well-maintained dirt road. This trail starts out in a residential area and ends in the woods. It is a seasonal trail as there is a gate 3/4 of the way up the trail. The gate is closed during the winter. The trail is mostly flat with no obstacles. This trail is the main entrance into Lost T...
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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. The trail ends at Patrick Creek. A right turn takes you back to Kalispell, a left tu...
Learn more about Cramer Creek to Patrick Creek

This off-road trail is typically one lane in most spots. It is an easy trail with curves and small hills. There are a few dispersed campsites in the area. This trail is Open year-round. You can make a complete loop by going through Lost Thin B Trail. Large Rock Cliffs border the area. The trail is m...
Learn more about Lost Thin

This well-graded access route heads up into the hills and begins in the residential land below. The route is wide and bumpy, with washboard and loose gravel sections. The posted speed is 20 while in the residential area to decrease dust in the dry months. Please be respectful of the residents, to he...
Learn more about Truman Creek Road

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 Junction, Eagle Junction, Upper Dayton Creek and Truman Saddle are easily accessible with most 4WD ...
Learn more about Wild Bill Creek/Firewood Trail to Truman Creek

This is an amazing trail that begins at the north end of Whitefish Lake and meanders through Stillwater State Forest, Flathead National Forest, past Upper Whitefish Lake and up to Red Meadow Lake. The trail is very well maintained, and does have some steep and rocky sections, but overall, is easily ...
Learn more about Red Meadow Creek

This is fun, easy trail with great views of the Flathead Valley. The road is maintained and accessible during late spring, summer and fall. There are several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and dirt bikes.
Learn more about Trail Creek

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 primitive camping areas along the way, as well as a couple creek crossings via ...
Learn more about Peter's Ridge Road

This well-maintained wide route is a great access road to get to the main staging area for the Wild Bill OHV Trail network. The trail is decently graded, with only a few minor potholes and plenty of room to pass oncoming vehicles. The posted speed is 20 mph as it passes through residential land the ...
Learn more about Wild Bill OHV Trailhead

This nice out-and-back trail heads from the main Wild Bill OHV staging area and pit toilets up the hill to the Wild Bill Saddle. Sections of the forest through here are dense, while others are partially cleared. The cleared areas make for really nice expansive views as you climb to the saddle. The t...
Learn more about Wild Bill Saddle

This is one of very few 50" trails on the Flathead National Forest. It's a short but fun trail that climbs in elevation quickly and the end of the trail has great views overlooking Ashley Lake. The trail has become more of a single track over the years but is still easily passable with an ATV. The f...
Learn more about 812 ATV Trail

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 feet after four miles to the overlook and trailhead for Ashley Peak. This is a well maintained forest servi...
Learn more about Fish Creek Road

The Mount Creek-Potter Creek Road is an 8.6-mile, single-lane dirt road that ascends Mount Haskell to 6,253 feet. Beginning at Browns Meadow Road, it climbs 1,767 feet as it winds through the Flathead National Forest, wrapping around the slopes of Mount Haskell. Although the road is graded and gener...
Learn more about Mount Creek Potter Creek Road 2984

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 overlook. It climbs 1,574 feet in elevation. This is a well-maintained forest service road that can all be ...
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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 trucks that were parked at the trailhead, so accessibility is good. Views are great and there's a creek at the trail...
Learn more about Strawberry Lake Trail

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 mins after you start. There's a parking lot that's usually full, with a vault toilet and r...
Learn more about Jewel Basin Road

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 Flathead Valley. You can also access the Blacktail Wild Bill OHV trail from this road.
Learn more about Lakeside to Blacktail

This route begins off the Wild Bill Eagle Mountain trail to the south at Packrat Junction. Overall this is a smooth narrow well-graded trail. It provides easy access to the Mudhole Rendevous Point and Wild Bill Eagle Mountain without any challenges. From Packrat Junction, the trail starts as an easy...
Learn more about Firewood

This is a main access trail for The Playground and other obstacles in the Wild Bill OHV system. Overall the trail is a straightforward gravel trail with optional extreme challenges. These manmade challenges range from steep rocky hill climbs, deep holes, large flex sections, tire climbs, log crossin...
Learn more about Wild Bill Eagle Mountain to The Playground

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 Truman Creek, minutes away from the Wild Bill OHV Trailhead. No ...
Learn more about Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek

This is a well-maintained dirt road. This trail starts out in a residential area and ends in the woods. It is a seasonal trail as there is a gate 3/4 of the way up the trail. The gate is closed during the winter. The trail is mostly flat with no obstacles. This trail is the main entrance into Lost T...
Learn more about Starlite

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. The trail ends at Patrick Creek. A right turn takes you back to Kalispell, a left tu...
Learn more about Cramer Creek to Patrick Creek

This off-road trail is typically one lane in most spots. It is an easy trail with curves and small hills. There are a few dispersed campsites in the area. This trail is Open year-round. You can make a complete loop by going through Lost Thin B Trail. Large Rock Cliffs border the area. The trail is m...
Learn more about Lost Thin

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 Truman Creek, minutes away from the Wild Bill OHV Trailhead. No ...
Learn more about Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek

This is a well-maintained dirt road. This trail starts out in a residential area and ends in the woods. It is a seasonal trail as there is a gate 3/4 of the way up the trail. The gate is closed during the winter. The trail is mostly flat with no obstacles. This trail is the main entrance into Lost T...
Learn more about Starlite

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. The trail ends at Patrick Creek. A right turn takes you back to Kalispell, a left tu...
Learn more about Cramer Creek to Patrick Creek

This off-road trail is typically one lane in most spots. It is an easy trail with curves and small hills. There are a few dispersed campsites in the area. This trail is Open year-round. You can make a complete loop by going through Lost Thin B Trail. Large Rock Cliffs border the area. The trail is m...
Learn more about Lost Thin