Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Ovando, Montana

This narrow trail heads from the valley up into the hills providing access to the McCabe hiking trail. This is the more traveled and smoother way to access the hiking trail. The driving trail does…
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This well-traveled trail leads back into the main valley and to the Monture Trailhead and campgrounds. It's a beautiful drive just be sure to watch for cyclists as it appears to be a major cycling…
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This narrow two-track loop is the less traveled access point to the McCabe Loop Hiking trailhead. This route offers amazing vistas and viewpoints as it crosses the higher hillside. There are outstanding views of the…
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This scenic trail runs across the valley and is an excellent jumping-off point to explore the many trails in the area. With a keen eye, one will spot many short pullouts with nice spots to…
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This well-maintained out-and-back trail is a pure treat to drive. Unfortunately, there was a large wildfire that swept through the canyon. But the views it left behind are spectacular. Rocky hillsides, waterfalls and creeks flowing.…
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This route heads into the hills and is a nice out-and-back detour from the main Cottonwood Lakes trail. Overall it's narrow with pullouts and some potholes to navigate. The trail travels through a section of…
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What a great way to get from the valley high up to the ridges. The views lower down are nice and mostly of trees. As one climbs, the views become way more expansive. There are…
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This lower section of Lil Stanley Creek is purely an access route. It sees a fair amount of deadfall, so be ready to clear trees if you plan to run it. A lower offshoot leads…
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This old man forestry road is in amazing condition. It is smooth and solid as it runs along a shelf to the top of the ridge. The end has been filled in to allow for…
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This route starts as a nice solid-packed old logging road with a few deeper mud holes and rutted-out sections. As it progresses up the ridge, it becomes narrower and more rutted. A few tighter switchbacks,…
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This twisty, rocky shelf road offers some of the best vistas in the area as you climb your way to the top. It's a narrow shelf road most of the way, with a few pullouts…
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This connector trail leads back out from or into Cottonwood Ridge. It has some steeper sections with loose rock, and some articulation may occur. Otherwise, it has the typical Montana forest road potholes full of…
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This easy section twists and turns through the hills and offers a lot of offshoots that have been blocked off with gates and a few pullouts with evidence of camping. If that is your jam,…
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This narrow road cuts through a section of burned forest and passes through many private parcels. Please be respectful of their land and stick to the trail. On the map, there is one dispersed camping…
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This very potholed and deeply washboard trail leads from the beginning of the dirt section to Montana's best-preserved Ghost Town, Garnet. This site features some of the best-kept historical buildings of its kind. The trail…
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This narrow, short upper section leads into the hills to pass right by the well-preserved Garnet Ghost Town. It runs along a ridgeline with exceptional views of the valley below. It passes through a dense…
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This is a great connector trail with amazing views of the canyons below. It connects the well-preserved Garnet Ghost Town to Bear Town. There are plenty of switchbacks and a creek running alongside the whole…
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Great run between Lincoln, Montana, and Coopers Lake, which is an Alpine lake in Lolo National Forest. The lake is very reminiscent of Lake Macdonald in Glacier, to some extent. Generally smooth trail, well-maintained and…
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This scenic out and back runs through the lower valley and crosses a few streams. You spend most of the time passing through a sizeable burned-out forest section with monolithic trees burned to poles. They…
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The Nevada-Ogden road is an thrilling, yet easy route that can be used to explore the Helena National Forest. While it is not routinely maintained, it sees enough seasonal use to be in good general…
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Travel this easy section through the Jocko Canyon along the stunning Jocko River. Other sights along this route include the pristine Jocko Lakes and Placid Lake.
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This easy out-and-back trail runs through the middle of the valley and appears to have been the fire line for the most recent big fire in the area. Burned to the South and East and…
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This trail runs up into the mountains from the Seeley Lake area and offers access to many great hiking and equestrian trails. There are a few offshoots and pullouts to make camp at and plenty…
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This is a short side spur off of the Jocko Road that takes just under 30 minutes. The land on either side is private property with signs posted. There are no pull-offs or camping in…
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Auggie Cutoff TrailThis short cutoff trail is a great way to hop from Rice Ridge to Morrell Clearwater. There are plenty of pullouts to make camp close to town and a few bars of LTE…
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Sometimes it's not about the trail, but the exploration! Montana has a rich and illustrious history of mining, dating back hundreds of years. This loop, accessed off of Nevada-Ogden Road (FS 1163), is a prime…
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This short out and back heads to multiple hiking trailheads and ends at the Pyramid Peak main trailhead. The route is generally wide enough for two rigs to pass and only has potholes for challenges.…
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This bypass takes you around Sealy Lake on dirt and through the trees. There is no view of the lake and no actual view of any kind unless you love looking at trees. Then, you're…
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This route is a beautiful, scenic excursion with amazing views of the Blackfoot River. This trail is a fun way to connect two sections of paved roads. One end begins or ends at the Whittaker…
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This stunning scenic drive across the ridge is one not to be missed. There are vast views of the surrounding mountains. Epic overlooks of the Seeley Lake area. Along the way, you will see dense…
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