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… Learn more about Red Rock Lakes
Total Miles
53.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Centennial Divide
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
Total Miles
54.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Bannock Pass and Bannack Ghost Town
NOTE spelling differences when doing your research: Bannock with an O for route information, Bannack with an A for state park, ghost town, and campground information.Nestled in the Beaverhead Mountains, part of the Bitterroot Range… Learn more about Bannock Pass and Bannack Ghost Town
Total Miles
46.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Eureka Basin Road (FS 347)
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)
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Fish Creek Lake Road (Partial)
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)
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Fish Creek Ridge Road (FS 9626)
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)
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Gravelly Range South (FS290)
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 track is bookended by the Shoshone Ridge Interpretive Site to the south, and Highway 278 near Jackson MT to the north - it partially follows both the Big Hole River and the Nez… Learn more about Big Hole - Road 181
Total Miles
39.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Barton Gulch
The Barton Gulch trail is a scenic drive that runs across the northern reaches of the Gravelly Range in Montana. Explore its winding two-tracks, and you'll witness abandoned cabins nestled by babbling brooks, open meadows… Learn more about Barton Gulch
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Basinger Canyon
This route takes you from the bottom of the Lost River Valley up around an additional thousand feet to the base of Bell Mountain. The canyon could be named white rock canyon as the rock… Learn more about Basinger Canyon
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Rebish Camp
This is a side trail that most people will pass by as they marvel at the views all around by don't. At the end of this short trail is an exceptional old cabin with outbuildings… Learn more about Rebish Camp
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Barton Gulch and Offshoots
Beautiful trail with awesome views. Easy trail that gets narrow in spots and had some low hanging fallen trees that could be an issue if you don't want scratches in your paint. Stock 4x4s won't… Learn more about Barton Gulch and Offshoots
Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Gravelly Range Road (FS290) (Partial)
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)
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Standard Creek Rd w/Wolverine Basin
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
Total Miles
22.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
East Fork Dry Creek
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
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Johnny Ridge Road - FS324
This trail offers either an opportunity to leave the ridge on Gravelly Range Road and descend to a trailhead at McAtee Bridge near State Highway 287 or to climb up to Gravelly Range Road. This… Learn more about Johnny Ridge Road - FS324
Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Axolotl Lakes Road
Axolotl Lakes Road is like a fine sampling of the beauty Montana has to offer. It begins in one of the state's charming towns, Virginia City, complete with weathered wooden buildings and small restaurants and… Learn more about Axolotl Lakes Road
Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Beer Run
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
Total Miles
50.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Fork Madison (FS 209)
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)
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Jackpine Gulch (FS 1209)
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)
Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Keg Springs (Forest Service 046)
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)
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
East Bench (FS 8378)
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 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
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Antelope Basin (FS 230)
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)
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Canyon Creek - Quartz Hill
This route will take you through Vipond Park, a subalpine meadow. The southern approach to the meadow is a very steep single-lane road with limited turnouts, do not bring a trailer on this side. This… Learn more about Canyon Creek - Quartz Hill
Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #5
This 2-mile track takes you deeper into Horsethief Canyon and out Spur #5. You are at about 6700 feet in the Challis National Forest, where the opportunities for wildlife viewing are abundant. This is an… Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #5
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #3
This 3-mile track goes from Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon Trail further into the Challis National Forest. Opportunities to see wildlife increase the further into the National Forest you go. If you're here in the… Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #3
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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