Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lewistown, Montana

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Hay Canyon Trail

Open July 1 - Oct 14. Hay Canyon Trail is in the Little Belt Mountains, located in the Lewis and Clark National Forest, Southeast of Great Falls and Northwest of Harlowton, Montana. From Hay Canyon…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

Lower Russian Youth Loop

Lower Russian Youth Loop FS 463. The trail may start out looking like it simply goes to a campsite, ride on around that campsite to find the fork marking the start of the loop. 2.4…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Acton Recreation Area

There are approximately 6.5 miles of roads used for motorized use in this area. Although not very technical, the roads provide off-roaders of all skill level an area to practice and explore on their mountain…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

West Bridger Creek Cruise

A well-established trail, with some paved and gravel patches leading to the National Forest, the last 5 miles are the main dirt trail. The trail can be driven up to the Tie Cutter Gulch TH;…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road is a very scenic gravel road that becomes slightly narrower the further along you drive. Once passing the entrance gate you officially enter Gallatin National Forest and dispersed campsites can be found…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Olsen Creek

This is a nice drive through the Bridger range that most vehicles can do. The trail forks to Skunk Creek, which has some deep puddles, but nothing a stock truck or SUV wouldn't be able…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa