Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Libby, Montana

This trail provides a wonderful showcase of the Kootenai National Forest's beauty. Once leaving the pavement, a maintained gravel road takes you up and over Swede Mountain and down to the Fischer River. The road…
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This trail is well maintained from the west side due to a communication site at the top of Blue Mountain. Once reaching the top of the mountain, there is a lookout tower allowing 360-degree views,…
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South Fork Bull River or NF 410 is an easy, moderately graded Forrest Service road that climbs Snake Creek to the crest and descends down the South Fork Bull River. The roadway has recently been…
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This is an easy and scenic route starting from the Historic Fairview Ranger Station and ending at Lake Koocanusa and the Cripple Horse Marina and RV Park for refreshments or food. There are also multiple…
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Spar Lake Road or FS #384 is a moderately easy rock and gravel route with moderate climbs and rough surface conditions. The route has moderate use, short sections of degraded pavement from earlier mine activities,…
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Smith Mountain trail terminates at the remains of a USFS fire lookout west of Troy, Montana. The route is extremely picturesque, offering broad panoramic views of the Cabinet and Purcell Mountains. Cell phone service is…
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This well-groomed trail generally follows the powerlines from the dam all the way to the Marten Creek campground. As it twists its way around, you will get amazing views of the lake and hillsides. Some…
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This fun trail ducks and dives, bobs, and weaves its way around the hillsides. There are a few rutted areas. Some narrow sections with tall grass and a few loose hill climbs. Overall it's pretty…
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This well-graded ridge run is a perfect ride up or down from the mountain above to the primary graded trails below. There are ample pull-offs, a few tight switchbacks, and hardly any potholes to impede…
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This generally easy trail heads back up to the ridges and deeper into the forest. It's mostly easy with a few larger potholes, and tight switchback turns. The only camping noticed was alongside the road…
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This nicely graded trail begins at the inlet of Martin Creek Bay and runs alongside the creek as it works its way into the forest. There is plenty of dispersed camping sites along the way.…
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Bloom Peak trail starts on the west side of Noxon Reservoir, Montana, crosses the Idaho border, and completes near Pritchard, Idaho. This is primarily a gravel route with fantastic views and culminates with panoramic views…
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This easy ridge trail cuts across the top of the hills with amazing views of the Clark Fork valley and the Cabinet mountains. There is also access to the Skeleton Creek hiking trail from both…
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This is a well-traveled and nice graded road. It's mostly wide enough for two rigs to pass without stopping until you get closer to the end, where there are ample pullouts. It's primarily a well-maintained…
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This short out and back trail is rocky with a few larger washouts. A stock SUV should be able to navigate it slowly. Near the beginning is a well-constructed warming hut with an outdoor fire…
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Twenty Mile Leonia, or FS 408, is an easy gravel route that climbs from Boulder Creek up to Black Mountain FS 274. The route is typically only one vehicle wide with overhanging pine trees. There…
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This narrow, steep run to the top is rutted and rocky with a few loose climbs. There are excellent views, and if you're lucky, the lookout rental cabin road will be open for you to…
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This easy climb gradually heads into the hills. It's pretty wooded, and the forest is dense in some spots. There's a slight break in the trees here and there to get a glimpse of a…
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This route combines a scenic and easy road to get to Meadow Peak Lookout, a dirt bike-legal trail, and a hiking trail from the top of the mountain. The road is gated at the very…
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Pinkham Falls is a favorite among locals of the Libby area and those visiting Lake Koocanusa. While it is a short route, the entrance is on private land with nearby residences. Be respectful and don't…
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This popular trail is a mostly graded washboard and potholes and is generally wide enough for oncoming to pass. There are ample pullouts in the narrower sections. The trail twists and turns through dense forest…
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The Auxor Mine Route is USFS #489 and is a moderately trafficked leisurely mountain drive route that takes you from Lightning Creek, USFS #419 west in the Cabinet Mountains to the crest above East Hope,…
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Dry Creek Road is a easy, moderately maintained gravel road that is closed to 4x4 traffic in the winter. The road runs high above Dry Creek without access to the water. The trail is heavily…
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This trail is a great day ride offering many great elevated views of multiple valleys. That being said, it is a fun alternative to the traditional 129 km paved ride from Kikomun to Yahk. Both…
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This popular out and back trail leads to the retired fire lookout tower at lunch peak. On a clear day, the views are outstanding. There are a few tighter switchbacks, but generally, it's an easy…
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This mostly graded gravel road runs from the tarmac to the Twin Creek hiking and single-track ATV trail. Although no trailhead sign states it's a single track, motorcycle tracks are evident on the trail. Overall…
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This trail zigzags from the valley floor at 2607 feet to over 6100 feet in the Lolo National Forest towards Cougar Peak. A fire in the area the day we rode stopped us from getting…
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This connector trail links the upper ridge trail network to the trails below. There are plenty of tight turns and switchbacks. The occasional offshoot leads to a locked gate or a decent place to dispersed…
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This wide easy trail travels right along the banks of the stunning Clark Fork River. You'll pass fields of hay and tons of spectacular bridges and waterways. A pit toilet double boat load is in…
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Solomon Lake Road is USFS #2404 and #627 in the Kaniksu National Forest which leads to Solomon Lake as well as other hiking and snowmobile routes in the area which are seasonally gated. The road…
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