Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Maverick Mountain, Montana
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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
Big Hole - Road 181
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
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
Moose Lake Road
Moose Lake Road travels along the Middle Fork of Rock Creek and ends at a trailhead that provides access to the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness. Remains of the Old Dominion Mine are visible at the southern… Learn more about Moose Lake Road
Total Miles
14.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
4th of July Trail
This is a 2 lane, maintained forest service road that leads to the long-standing fire tower for the Northfork, ID area with a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountain ranges. The knowledgeable and friendly watchman… Learn more about 4th of July Trail
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
East Fork Reservoir
This is a scenic route from Georgetown Lake to the East Fork Reservoir. The route starts on Old Lake Road along the west side of Georgetown Lake. After turning on Georgetown Lake Road you will… Learn more about East Fork Reservoir
Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Meadow Creek
The route takes you from the East Fork Reservoir to Moose Lake Road. It travels through the gorgeous Lodge Pole Forest and also has many scenic meadows. The route travels near Dexter and Meadow Creek.… Learn more about Meadow Creek
Total Miles
15.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Bitterroot-Big Hole
This alternate route takes you to Gibbons Pass bypassing Lost Trail Pass. The section north of Gibbons Pass is a steep one-lane road with limited areas to pass and you should be prepared to back… Learn more about Bitterroot-Big Hole
Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Warm Springs Creek Rd 170
Follow Warm Springs Creek to find some beautiful remote campsites with the sounds of the rushing creek or night time critters. This road starts out as a well maintained gravel road for the first 3.5… Learn more about Warm Springs Creek Rd 170
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Little East Fork
Your average Civic or Prius could easily make it all the way to the end. The first third of the trail runs through private properties with many cabins. Some of them look pretty old. Just… Learn more about Little East Fork
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Johnson Peak Trailhead
This trail is a well-maintained grated dirt trail up to the Johnson Peak Trailhead and McCart Lookout Tower. The trail ends at a large pullout for parking or dispersed camping. There are stock ties, and… Learn more about Johnson Peak Trailhead
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
McCart Tower to Swift Creek the Cutover
This run is an excellent easy cutover trail that links the Johnson Peak Trailhead and McCart Lookout Tower Trail to the Swift Creek Hiking Trailhead. It's a twisty windy dirt trail along the ridge with… Learn more about McCart Tower to Swift Creek the Cutover
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Anaconda Microwave Overlook
Getting there: From downtown Anaconda follow Hwy 1 toward Butte for 2.6 miles following the signage toward Lost Creek State Park. Turn left onto Hwy 48 N toward Warm Springs but don't floor it as… Learn more about Anaconda Microwave Overlook
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Moose Creek & Trail 40
This trail is generally easy and wide enough to pass oncoming traffic. The trail seems to follow the path of the creek. However, there are not a lot of places to access it or see… Learn more about Moose Creek & Trail 40
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Martin Creek to Chain of Lakes Trail
This is a lovely wide, well-maintained dirt trail with room for two cars to pass the whole way easily. A few more minor ruts and potholes closer to the trail's end. The trail runs up… Learn more about Martin Creek to Chain of Lakes Trail
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Teepee Point Vehicle Access
Nice, well-maintained dirt trail. It is by no means super narrow however it is mostly one vehicle width most of the way with pullouts. It is a Cliffside Trail and has some pretty decent drop-offs.… Learn more about Teepee Point Vehicle Access
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Swift Creek Trailhead
This is a well-maintained dirt trail that almost any 2WD passenger car could make. The trail runs along a river, then Forks away, and continues along a smaller creek. There is a large dispersed campsite… Learn more about Swift Creek Trailhead
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Into The Salmon Forest
Beautiful and scenic, this easy dirt road winds its way up into the Salmon National Forest. Once you begin gaining elevation, the road is generously one vehicle wide with plenty of pull-out places to pass.… Learn more about Into The Salmon Forest
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Guide Saddle
This trail is more of an access trail to other networks of trails than an exciting trail to a saddle. The trail starts as gravel and gradually transitions to dirt as it slowly gains some… Learn more about Guide Saddle
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Riemel Trail/ Hiking Trailhead
The trail begins through private property but leads to a beautiful valley with dispersed camping and a hiking trail. The section of the trail that passes the private property going down into the valley is… Learn more about Riemel Trail/ Hiking Trailhead
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Porcupine Saddle
This is a narrow switchback trail up to the Porcupine Saddle. The trail surface is mostly well maintained, with a few potholes. The beginning of the trail is wider and runs through pine trees before… Learn more about Porcupine Saddle
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Champion Pass
This trail is a slightly more challenging route from Interstate 90 east, over the continental Divide at Champion Pass. The easier route begins near Deer Lodge and meets this one at Orofino campground. After exiting… Learn more about Champion Pass
Total Miles
24.3
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Waugh Gulch
This is a narrow switchback trail with views of the valley below. It ends at a tiny dispersed campsite. A few side trails at the beginning of the trail could lead to dispersed camping--no winter… Learn more about Waugh Gulch
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Blue Mountain Connection
This run is a quick and easy connection between the Guild Saddle Trail, which has no offshoots with open gates, and a network of open 4X4 trails. This is a well-maintained easy dirt trail that… Learn more about Blue Mountain Connection
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Lake Mountain
The road to Lake Mountain in Idaho is well traveled and in good condition. It can be accessed by any 4WD vehicle. It starts on Williams Creek Road, a few miles south of Salmon, ID.… Learn more about Lake Mountain
Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Skalkaho Highway / MT 38
This is far from your average Highway with its staggering views and rough dirt road. Reminiscent of the Going to the Sun Highway in Glacier National Park but without the stop and go traffic, pavement,… Learn more about Skalkaho Highway / MT 38
Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Point of Jefferson River Loop
This mostly dirt loop trail takes you from the downtown of Whitehall into the countryside and drives along the Jefferson River. There are several spots along the trail that have excellent views of the river… Learn more about Point of Jefferson River Loop
Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Deer Creek Dugouts
This is a neat and quick little out and back trail across the Salmon River for those looking for some quirky Idaho History. Two of "Dugout Dick's" Cave Cabins have been preserved with a parking… Learn more about Deer Creek Dugouts
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Spire Flat Track 8635
On this trail, you can expect small rocks, nice straightaways, some corners, and small inclines/declines. Overall the trail is fairly smooth and excellent for all riders alike. The trail runs North to South and meets… Learn more about Spire Flat Track 8635
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Henderson
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Offers access to many roads, and they should provide other camp options. Dirt or rocky road with gentle… Learn more about Henderson
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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