Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Plains, Montana

This is a singletrack, two-way trail that is slightly overgrown. It is fairly easy, but there are a few log hops and side hills, and there may be blown down trees blocking your way. The trail is mostly marked with colored tape and trail signs. The Olson Peak Trail connects with the CC Divide Trail ...
Learn more about Olson Peak Singletrack

West Fork of Swamp Creek- FS 217 is a lightly traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest west of Plains, Montana. Lower sections of the road have many ATV and motorcycle pathways from the main road. Be aware of private or prohibited activities and do not trespass. The road has received little...
Learn more about West Fork of Swamp Creek

From the Plains and Hot Springs intersection cutoff, this gravel road takes you along the high ridge running in a north/south direction. There are several offshoots from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Along the way, there is a beautiful small meadow that of...
Learn more about Divide Cutoff Road

Bemish Ridge- USFS 7583 is a moderately traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest north of St. Regis, Montana. There is significant deadfall from a recent fire in the area. Take a saw with you to be prepared. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered. The roadway ...
Learn more about Bemish Ridge - FS 7583

The route is mainly two-lane gravel, but there are narrow parts where it would be hard to pass another vehicle. The route is a gradual climb from 2,600 to 5,800 feet. There are sharp blind curves along the route with steep embankments. Cell service is limited in parts of the route, and traffic along...
Learn more about Sloway Gulch Road-Keystone Peak

This is a fun, well-maintained singletrack that follows the Clark Fork River. There are some technical rock/root features, very small water crossings and a few switchbacks. The trail is shared, trail so you may encounter the occasional hiker/biker. You'll end at the Ferry Landing Fishing Access whic...
Learn more about River Trail

This easy gravel road takes you from the edge of Hot Springs to the cutoff towards Plains. There are several offshoots from this road if you're willing to spend a day driving around, which also offers some limited views overlooking Hot Springs. The majority of the road is in decent shape with lots o...
Learn more about Old Hot Springs Road - HS 1000

This route picks up from the Divide Cutoff road and connects to HS 3000. There are several offshoots (many appear to be overgrown) from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Lots of old growth in this area does limit views of the valley below. This is a popular ar...
Learn more about Garden Creek

Turn off I-90 and go north on 135 through Saint Regis, Montana. FS 4227 road will be on the West side and begin in the state of Montana land and quickly enter Lolo National Forest. Stay on the main road. There are some pull-outs but no notable spurs. The road will continue a bit past the quarry to ...
Learn more about Mayo Gulch

Tamarack Creek is USFS road 284, a moderately traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest north of St. Regis, Montana. The road has heavier use near Highway 135, which decreases as you ascend toward Camel's Hump Lookout. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered. Th...
Learn more about Tamarack Creek - FS 284

The route is made up of gravel and loose rock. The route climbs from 2600'-5800' along the Lolo Forest and some private land. There are many sharp turns with steep embankments along the route. Offline Maps will be needed to navigate some parts of the route. The route has both single and two-lane par...
Learn more about West Side Pardee Creek Road - Old Hwy 10

The route is mainly gravel and loose rock passing thru government lands. There are sharp corners with steep embankments along part of the route. Ponderosa Pine & Tamarack line most of the route. Offline Maps will be needed to navigate parts of the route. You will pass through openings where you can ...
Learn more about Flat Creek Road - Pardee Creek Road

Boyd Mountain is an outstanding destination for dirt bike riders looking for a scenic, flowy singletrack climb with moderate technical challenges. Beginning near Old Mullan Road in Mullan Gulch, this route offers a gentle introduction to singletrack riding as it snakes its way up the forested mounta...
Learn more about Boyd Mountain

The route is gravel, stone, and loose rock in different areas along the route. The route is very scenic along the way as you make your climb from 2700' up to 6200'. The route might be dusty or damp depending on the weather. Snow could make it impassible, if going too early in the spring or summer. B...
Learn more about Flat Creek Hwy 135

This route picks up from the Garden Creek road and travels in a north/south Direction. There are several offshoots (many appear to be overgrown) from this section if you're willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Lots of old growth in this area does limit views of the valley below. This i...
Learn more about Hot Springs 3000

The Route Starts at an elevation of 2980 feet and climbs to 3200 feet along a mostly gravel and loose rock roadbed. It has many curves with steep embankments that you need to be aware of. The route can be pretty dusty in dry weather. Places to pass other vehicles are along the route. The route sees ...
Learn more about Cold Peak Trail (FSR 3803)

The trail is a wide flat gravel route that has gradual curves and short side embankments. The majority of the route parallels the St. Regis River with many areas to stop to fish or have a lunch break. Cell service is available through all of the route. The route can be very dusty when dry, but great...
Learn more about Little Joe Road

Camels Hump Lookout is USFS road 3800, a lightly traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest east of Henderson, Montana. The road is moderately traveled and has a mild incline never exceeding a 6% grade. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered. The roadway is subj...
Learn more about Camels Hump - FS 3800

This is a direct route to the St. Joe River corridor when coming from Montana via St. Regis. The route has established and dispersed camping as well as both hiking and OHV trails branching off. The road is in excellent condition except for a few sections of washboard. It is also extremely wide with ...
Learn more about Little Joe Creek FS 282

The trail begins at a gate just past Johnson Creek FS 540. The trail is mainly one lane throughout its length, with very steep embankments and loose, sharp rock in places. There are areas to get past another vehicle if encountered. The route is mainly dense forest with beautiful views of the Nine Mi...
Learn more about Upper Idaho Gulch

West Fork of Swamp Creek- FS 217 is a lightly traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest west of Plains, Montana. Lower sections of the road have many ATV and motorcycle pathways from the main road. Be aware of private or prohibited activities and do not trespass. The road has received little...
Learn more about West Fork of Swamp Creek

From the Plains and Hot Springs intersection cutoff, this gravel road takes you along the high ridge running in a north/south direction. There are several offshoots from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Along the way, there is a beautiful small meadow that of...
Learn more about Divide Cutoff Road

Bemish Ridge- USFS 7583 is a moderately traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest north of St. Regis, Montana. There is significant deadfall from a recent fire in the area. Take a saw with you to be prepared. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered. The roadway ...
Learn more about Bemish Ridge - FS 7583

The route is mainly two-lane gravel, but there are narrow parts where it would be hard to pass another vehicle. The route is a gradual climb from 2,600 to 5,800 feet. There are sharp blind curves along the route with steep embankments. Cell service is limited in parts of the route, and traffic along...
Learn more about Sloway Gulch Road-Keystone Peak

West Fork of Swamp Creek- FS 217 is a lightly traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest west of Plains, Montana. Lower sections of the road have many ATV and motorcycle pathways from the main road. Be aware of private or prohibited activities and do not trespass. The road has received little...
Learn more about West Fork of Swamp Creek

From the Plains and Hot Springs intersection cutoff, this gravel road takes you along the high ridge running in a north/south direction. There are several offshoots from this section if one is willing to explore and spend a day driving around. Along the way, there is a beautiful small meadow that of...
Learn more about Divide Cutoff Road

Bemish Ridge- USFS 7583 is a moderately traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest north of St. Regis, Montana. There is significant deadfall from a recent fire in the area. Take a saw with you to be prepared. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered. The roadway ...
Learn more about Bemish Ridge - FS 7583

The route is mainly two-lane gravel, but there are narrow parts where it would be hard to pass another vehicle. The route is a gradual climb from 2,600 to 5,800 feet. There are sharp blind curves along the route with steep embankments. Cell service is limited in parts of the route, and traffic along...
Learn more about Sloway Gulch Road-Keystone Peak