Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lakeview, Montana

Easy, yet extremely remote route through the historic Centennial Valley. Highlights include the Red Rock Lakes Wildlife Refuge with a chance to view many important waterfowl species, including the trumpeter swan, which was once near…
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This is a fun short ride up a beautiful mountain trail with some fantastic views. Depending upon the time of year, there will be flowers and deep green grasses. Later in the year, the Quaking…
Learn more about East Fork Dry Creek

This is the southeastern portion of this long Forest Service Road through the upper plateau area of the Gravelly Range. On the northern end of this section, you will be mesmerized by the beauty of…
Learn more about Gravelly Range South (FS290)

This easy and scenic route connects Montana's Centennial Valley and Ruby River Reservoir. Along its path, you'll pass a well-known bison ranch, trace portions of the Ruby River, and spend most of your trip flanked…
Learn more about Centennial Divide

This is an exciting adventure with some great views, trail obstacles, and two lakes that had fish rising to get the numerous bugs, due to the approaching thunderstorm when we were there. Be aware, this…
Learn more about Fish Creek Lake Road (Partial)

This short ride provides some beautiful views of the Teton Mountains, lakes, and local meadows. Depending upon the time of year, there will be flowers and deep green grasses. Later in the year, the Quaking…
Learn more about Keg Springs (Forest Service 046)

If you're not careful, you will drive past this trail from either end. The only thing marking a trail on the Eureka Basin end is a very old FS sign that informs you that this…
Learn more about Fish Creek Ridge Road (FS 9626)

This road is actually a connector between Gravelly Range Road and Centennial Divide Road. Like Gravelly, this road has some spectacular views, and on the southern end, you will drop off the upper mesa at…
Learn more about Eureka Basin Road (FS 347)

This area shows the ravages of the fire that went through this region two years ago. It is sad to see the damage but, encouraging to see the logging operations that are going on to…
Learn more about Jackpine Gulch (FS 1209)

If toured at the correct time of the year, this is an exceptionally beautiful area with tall grasses and fields of wildflowers. In addition, there are many unique and spectacular rock formations. One that struck…
Learn more about Antelope Basin (FS 230)

This section of trail is a fun exploration of some rocky terrain that climbs to almost 8,400 feet over a pass, giving you views of Elk Lake and the wildlife refuge area to the west.…
Learn more about Lone Tree Pass-Deer Mountain Road

The first 7 miles of this BLM road travel through a very dense beautiful mixed conifer forest. After breaking out of the forested area, the road continues to gently descend through open hilly grasslands until…
Learn more about Price Peet Road

If you are looking for a short trail with mind-blowing views at the end, this is it. We almost didn't take it but decided to see where it led. This trail puts you directly above…
Learn more about East Bench (FS 8378)

This trail follows the West Fork of the Madison River, which is a beautiful stream that highlights the beauty of the valley you will be following. This is an exceptionally beautiful area and we were…
Learn more about West Fork Madison (FS 209)

We were hoping to see Cliff or Wade Lake when we went down this trail, but we did not. But there were some great views as we moved along this bench. The grass was deep,…
Learn more about Jackknife - Cliff Lake Bench (FS 9640/41)

This is a fairly typical Forest Service gravel road up the Pete Creek drainage. The mixture of vegetation types in this drainage provides a stunning visual experience. This is a really nice easy drive and…
Learn more about Pete Creek Road

This short 1.3-mile trail leads from the end of the Pete Creek Road north to the Continental Divide. It goes through some dense timberland and occasionally breaks out into meadowlands at its upper end. The…
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This road provides a delightful trip through a beautiful mixture of dense stands of fir, huge patches of aspen, and open meadows. The road is a one-lane dirt track with several sections badly rutted with…
Learn more about Spring Creek Road - FS 889

This is a side trail that most people will pass by as they marvel at the views all around. At the end of this short trail is an exceptional old cabin with outbuildings and a…
Learn more about Rebish Camp

Standard Creek Road (FS237) is a beautiful climb from the Madison River Basin up into the Gravelly Range. The views are spectacular and many side trails exist for exploring. The views often show three to…
Learn more about Standard Creek Rd w/Wolverine Basin

This trail is the portal to several wonderful adventures in this area. There are trailheads with parking areas for a limited number of vehicles with trailers on either end. Red Rock Road has more parking…
Learn more about Continental Divide Trail (FS 20056)

Red Rock Pass is a pleasant, very easy gravel road along Henry's Lake and the Centennial Mountains in Island Park. It offers great views throughout and good chances to see wildlife.
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The trail starts near Saint Anthony Sand Dunes in open desert cattle land. The route, then takes you through forests by the Island Park Reservoir, and ends by following between the road and Henrys Fork.…
Learn more about Beer Run

This road travels up the Camas Creek drainage for about 4 miles. What is surprising is the visual impact of the foliage to be seen from the road. The mixture of conifers, aspen, and willow…
Learn more about Camas Creek Road

This road, signed as FS 021 on the ground, is a well-maintained gravel road up to its intersection with the Middle Threemile Road (FS 477). Beyond that intersection, the road narrows, deteriorates, and becomes more…
Learn more about Threemile Road

This road is a well-maintained dirt road up to the Forest Service boundary. Beyond that, the road is heavily rutted and presents some moderate challenges to travel. The road follows the creek and passes through…
Learn more about Corral Creek Road - FS 177

Gravelly Range Road is a very long road that runs from Red Rock Lakes Road west of the Island Park, ID to a point just east of Virginia City, MT. The section of road included…
Learn more about Gravelly Range Road (FS290) (Partial)

Until recently, this road has been closed because of a washout. It has been fixed, and being able to take this trail again is fantastic. From the top, you have majestic views of the surrounding…
Learn more about Cottonwood Creek Road - FS1012

This trail takes off from the end of the Camas Creek Road and steadily climbs to the Continental Divide at an elevation of 8,167 feet. The lower portion of the road winds its way through…
Learn more about Camas Creek Trail

This is a nice, wide logging road that is suitable for high clearance vehicles. There are a few rocky ruts that need to be navigated carefully, but in general, it is an easy and relaxed…
Learn more about Middle Threemile Road