Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Norris, Montana

Tucked into the Madison Valley just west of Norris, Revenue Flats is one of southwestern Montana's best-kept secrets — a sprawling BLM playground offering free dispersed camping, rock climbing, mountain biking, and wide-open riding just 36 miles from Bozeman. Sweeping views of the Tobacco Root and M...
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The trail travels to Sureshot and Upper Sureshot Lakes before climbing up and down a mountain saddle via a series of switchbacks. The trail travels in and out of pine forest with great views along the way. A mix of offroad and OHV vehicles use the trail. Stay on designated trails. Pack out trash. Dr...
Learn more about Sureshot Lakes

This is an easy trail with plenty of incredible scenery. Consisting of mostly dirt and gravel, the trail is typically maintained fairly well year-round. Depending on the time of year, you can expect to see bison roaming, a phenomenal view of the Madison River, and beautiful buttes and mountains. Alo...
Learn more about Buffalo Jump - Black Fords Fish Access

This is an easy grated out and back dirt road begins through some open range before turning up into the mountains. Watch for range cattle on the road early in the trail. Once the trail starts heading up into the mountains a creek appears along the left side of the trail. There are a couple of areas ...
Learn more about Potosi Willow Creek

The Tobacco Mountains are a fun day of exploring lots of shorter side trails. The amount of time here really depends on how much exploring you want to do. There is nothing extremely difficult here from a trail perspective; in fact, this is a great area for the less experienced driver to get some whe...
Learn more about Virginia Creek (1249)

This is a regularly maintained Forest Service Road that takes you from the Tobacco Mountains down to Highway 287, approximately 3 miles southwest of Nevada City, Montana. The route takes you to some very interesting viewpoints. A waypoint is included with this track that you don't want to miss. It i...
Learn more about Granite Creek Road (161/49)

Cliff Lake Trail is a short, scenic route designed specifically for 50-inch ATVs and dirt bikes, offering riders direct access to a stunning alpine lake with excellent fishing. Despite appearing wide enough for larger rigs or SxSs, this trail is strictly limited to narrower off-road vehicles. Spanni...
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This old mining road off Granite Lake Road features granite faces and expansive views of the Tobacco Root Mountains. The surface is dirt and stretches of loose rock, generally passable in dry conditions. A few pull-offs provide dispersed camping opportunities. The trail ends at a saddle that marks t...
Learn more about Tobacco Gold Pass

Fairly easy trail with some great views. Trail got narrow in some spots from freshly cut trees. Some quick switchbacks could be challenging in a longer wheelbase. Not a lot of traffic on the trail and obstacles were mostly the rutted dirt trail. Some loose rocks but nothing to worry about.
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This point-to-point dirt and gravel two-lane road connects Highway 191 south of Four Corners to Norris Road west of Four Corners, offering a scenic alternative to the main highway. Portions of the road are unmaintained, and following recent snowmelt or rain, the surface can become very muddy and rut...
Learn more about Axtell Anceney Road

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 with mountain views, and rugged ridgeline climbs towards that famous big sky. ...
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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 bars loaded with character. It then climbs into the hills, giving you a taste of its lonely...
Learn more about Axolotl Lakes Road

Wilson Creek Divide Road offers an approachable yet incredibly scenic mountain drive for four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and high-clearance adventure seekers looking to transition from the Gallatin Valley into the rugged Gallatin National Forest. Spanning approximately 28 miles and reaching a maxim...
Learn more about Wilson Creek Divide Road

Squaw-Wilson Creek Divide Road is a Level 1–2 trail with a rough mix of dirt and rock. The road is very bumpy, so airing down is recommended. Despite the rough surface, it is in surprisingly good condition, possibly due to limited use. Most of the route is narrow single track with very few pullouts ...
Learn more about Squaw-Wilson Divide

Heading from north to south, this trail narrows and grows slightly more challenging as you gain elevation. Near the top, the track appears to be sensitive to rain and snowmelt and likely becomes quite muddy when water is present. As you begin to descend (heading toward the south), you'll encounter s...
Learn more about Storm Castle to Line Creek Road

This is a moderately quick and simple dirt road turn-off from the main Little Bear Road. There are no technical parts or anywhere that really even calls for high ground clearance. There is no shortage of deep potholes, washboard sections, and overgrown foliage, though;it's safe to bet on some easy p...
Learn more about Cliff Creek Trail

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 from above. Most of the land along this trail is private, but there is a small square of BLM ...
Learn more about Point of Jefferson River Loop

Little Bear Road Offshoot is an ideal route for drivers looking for a bumpy, scenic escape into the mountains of the Gallatin National Forest on a rugged connection. Branching off from Wilson Creek Divide Road, this unmaintained, curvy gravel route spans 3.4 miles with a gradual elevation climb from...
Learn more about Little Bear Road Offshoot

Buck Ridge is a long ATV trail (11 miles) through the Gallatin National Forest south of Big Sky, Montana. The majority of the trail goes along a wide ridge line with incredible views out over the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. It's a really wide flat and smooth dirt trail. There's hardly any rock the whole...
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Big Bear Lake Road is located in the Gallatin Mountains, with the closest large city being Bozeman, Montana, which is roughly 8 and a half miles from the highway turnoff. The trail itself is around 1.5 miles. This spur area beyond the lake is not used nearly as much and has trees and brush growing ...
Learn more about Big Bear Lake Road Spur

Tucked into the Madison Valley just west of Norris, Revenue Flats is one of southwestern Montana's best-kept secrets — a sprawling BLM playground offering free dispersed camping, rock climbing, mountain biking, and wide-open riding just 36 miles from Bozeman. Sweeping views of the Tobacco Root and M...
Learn more about Revenue Flats BLM

The trail travels to Sureshot and Upper Sureshot Lakes before climbing up and down a mountain saddle via a series of switchbacks. The trail travels in and out of pine forest with great views along the way. A mix of offroad and OHV vehicles use the trail. Stay on designated trails. Pack out trash. Dr...
Learn more about Sureshot Lakes

This is an easy trail with plenty of incredible scenery. Consisting of mostly dirt and gravel, the trail is typically maintained fairly well year-round. Depending on the time of year, you can expect to see bison roaming, a phenomenal view of the Madison River, and beautiful buttes and mountains. Alo...
Learn more about Buffalo Jump - Black Fords Fish Access

The Tobacco Mountains are a fun day of exploring lots of shorter side trails. The amount of time here really depends on how much exploring you want to do. There is nothing extremely difficult here from a trail perspective; in fact, this is a great area for the less experienced driver to get some whe...
Learn more about Virginia Creek (1249)

Tucked into the Madison Valley just west of Norris, Revenue Flats is one of southwestern Montana's best-kept secrets — a sprawling BLM playground offering free dispersed camping, rock climbing, mountain biking, and wide-open riding just 36 miles from Bozeman. Sweeping views of the Tobacco Root and M...
Learn more about Revenue Flats BLM

The trail travels to Sureshot and Upper Sureshot Lakes before climbing up and down a mountain saddle via a series of switchbacks. The trail travels in and out of pine forest with great views along the way. A mix of offroad and OHV vehicles use the trail. Stay on designated trails. Pack out trash. Dr...
Learn more about Sureshot Lakes

This is an easy trail with plenty of incredible scenery. Consisting of mostly dirt and gravel, the trail is typically maintained fairly well year-round. Depending on the time of year, you can expect to see bison roaming, a phenomenal view of the Madison River, and beautiful buttes and mountains. Alo...
Learn more about Buffalo Jump - Black Fords Fish Access

The Tobacco Mountains are a fun day of exploring lots of shorter side trails. The amount of time here really depends on how much exploring you want to do. There is nothing extremely difficult here from a trail perspective; in fact, this is a great area for the less experienced driver to get some whe...
Learn more about Virginia Creek (1249)