Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Philipsburg, Montana

This unimproved and fairly steep dirt road leads from Phillipsburg, MT, east into the mountains to the Granite ghost town and mine, and the Bimetalllic mine complex, now a state park property. Roads require high clearance in some areas due to boulders in the road, and 4WD is mandatory for wet or sno...
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There are a couple gates that are unlocked, please close them behind you. Road dead ends, gets very tight and over grown after second gate. Not recommended for large rigs. Road has views to enjoy, but there isn't much for camping, maybe a small spot.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after r...
Learn more about Marshall Creek

This is a fun and scenic loop with a lot of elevation change. It crosses South Boulder Creek nine times and goes by a few old mining remnants while on this loop. The trail is fairly easy although it has had a couple of recent washouts that can be tricky and there are a couple of rocky areas.
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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 travel through thick sections of lodgepole pines and also wide meadows. The road surface is gravel and very...
Learn more about East Fork Reservoir

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 grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typically two vehicles wide.
Learn more about Henderson

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including...
Learn more about Smart Creek

Follow Warm Springs Creek to find some beautiful remote campsites with the sounds of the rushing creek or nighttime critters. This road starts as a well-maintained gravel road for the first 3.5 miles before crossing over the creek and becoming rougher the further you drive. Some larger rocks and rut...
Learn more about Warm Springs Creek Road 170

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. The road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. This road offers access to other roads and has lots of cows! It's a dirt or rocky road with gentle grades that is safe for mo...
Learn more about North Fork Gold 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. We noticed three of four dispersed campsites along the way providing options away from the more use...
Learn more about Meadow Creek

Emerine Trail (FS 200) has an easy grade, but a rough road surface and climbs from Montana Route 38/ Skalkaho Highway to the location of an old lookout tower, which has been removed. There is weather and communication equipment at the summit, and therefore the route has been gated at the 8.5-mile ma...
Learn more about Emerine Trail

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, and gawking tourists (mostly), the Skalkaho Highway connects Hamilton to Philipsburg and Anaconda a...
Learn more about Skalkaho Highway / MT 38

Beautiful road with views to enjoy, some points you can see the town below. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small ledges. Roads ...
Learn more about Gold Creek

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there aren't many spots for camping, maybe a spot or two and not very big. This road does offer access to other roads which will have more camping spots.Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typ...
Learn more about Jackson Park

On the trail, you will go past a few residential homes and generally stay left to avoid their driveways and stay on the route. After passing through an H1 wide wallow, you will go through a brief narrower canyon that opens up into a wide park. There are two trails exiting the park to the north. Take...
Learn more about Anaconda Microwave Overlook

Route begins at the South Old Stage Road leaving Deer Lodge. The route is mainly a 2 vehicle wide gravel roadway. Long straight aways with very wide gentle curves make up the route. You will encounter some rocky areas of road with a few mud holes here and there. The countryside is mostly open and us...
Learn more about Deer Lodge MT-Gold Creek Ranch

The Sand Basin Road, FS 5070, travels along the east side of Sand Basin from the Skalkaho Road to the Sapphire Divide at the southern limits of Sand Basin in the Skalkaho Mountain Range in Montana. The road is a good-quality, graveled, one-lane 7.6-mile road with many pull-outs for passing oncoming ...
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The West Fork Road, FS 5071, is a 6.9-mile one-lane gravel road that travels along the western boundary of the Sand Basin high in the Sapphire Mountains of Montana. The road travels through dense stands of lodgepole pines, alternating with spectacular views of mountain meadows and streams. While thi...
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This dirt road follows Rock Creek and connects I-90 near Clinton, MT, to Highway 1, leading to Philipsburg. This area is busy with anglers and rafters in the Spring, Summer, and Fall but experiences less traffic in the winter. The trail is very well graded and smooth for the most part. There are no ...
Learn more about Rock Creek

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 edge of Moose Lake. The road is well maintained and mostly flat making it very accessible.
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This dirt trail connects up Sawmill Saddle and Ambrose, running across the top of some of the mountains in the Sapphire range. It is a fun twisty trail with lots of tall trees. It opens up in a few areas with views out across to other heavily treed mountains. There are a few small dispersed campsite...
Learn more about Sawmill Ridge Run

This unimproved and fairly steep dirt road leads from Phillipsburg, MT, east into the mountains to the Granite ghost town and mine, and the Bimetalllic mine complex, now a state park property. Roads require high clearance in some areas due to boulders in the road, and 4WD is mandatory for wet or sno...
Learn more about Granite Mine Ghost Town

There are a couple gates that are unlocked, please close them behind you. Road dead ends, gets very tight and over grown after second gate. Not recommended for large rigs. Road has views to enjoy, but there isn't much for camping, maybe a small spot.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after r...
Learn more about Marshall Creek

This is a fun and scenic loop with a lot of elevation change. It crosses South Boulder Creek nine times and goes by a few old mining remnants while on this loop. The trail is fairly easy although it has had a couple of recent washouts that can be tricky and there are a couple of rocky areas.
Learn more about South Boulder Creek Loop

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 travel through thick sections of lodgepole pines and also wide meadows. The road surface is gravel and very...
Learn more about East Fork Reservoir

This unimproved and fairly steep dirt road leads from Phillipsburg, MT, east into the mountains to the Granite ghost town and mine, and the Bimetalllic mine complex, now a state park property. Roads require high clearance in some areas due to boulders in the road, and 4WD is mandatory for wet or sno...
Learn more about Granite Mine Ghost Town

There are a couple gates that are unlocked, please close them behind you. Road dead ends, gets very tight and over grown after second gate. Not recommended for large rigs. Road has views to enjoy, but there isn't much for camping, maybe a small spot.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after r...
Learn more about Marshall Creek

This is a fun and scenic loop with a lot of elevation change. It crosses South Boulder Creek nine times and goes by a few old mining remnants while on this loop. The trail is fairly easy although it has had a couple of recent washouts that can be tricky and there are a couple of rocky areas.
Learn more about South Boulder Creek Loop

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 travel through thick sections of lodgepole pines and also wide meadows. The road surface is gravel and very...
Learn more about East Fork Reservoir