Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Plains, Montana

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Learn more about Sloway Gulch Road-Keystone Peak

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…
Learn more about Flat Creek Hwy 135

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…
Learn more about West Side Pardee Creek Road - Old Hwy 10

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…
Learn more about Old Hot Springs Road - HS 1000

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…
Learn more about Divide Cutoff Road

The route begins at the W. end of Mullan Rd. just outside Superior, MT. The route begins as a gradual climb from 2800' through winding gravel and dirt roads. Sharp turns and steep embankments will…
Learn more about Pardee Cr. Rd-Ninemile Rd (97)

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…
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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…
Learn more about Flat Creek Road - Pardee Creek Road

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…
Learn more about Hot Springs 3000

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…
Learn more about Garden Creek

This route can only be taken from the months 05/16 - 10/14. The route is mostly gravel with some loose rock. The route climbs from 2800' to an elevation of 5000'. The first few miles…
Learn more about Johnson Creek to Superior

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…
Learn more about Upper Idaho Gulch

Ninemile Divide Trail is a narrow single-track dirt trail that starts and ends at dirt roads. This is only a portion of the entire Ninemile Divide Trail, which continues south of where this track ends.…
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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.…
Learn more about Mayo Gulch

The beginning of the route is a one-way dirt road that eventually turns to two lanes. There are places to pass along the one-way sections. The route has many sharp curves and sections of loose…
Learn more about Moore Lake-St.Regis

The route begins on a two-lane gravel road that turns into an area of forest that has been logged off for several miles. There is still an active part of the route that is being…
Learn more about Second Creek 283 - East Fork Johnson 7882

Route begins at the Siegel Pass intersection that joins Foothill Rd (5498), Flat Cr Rd, & Siegel Mtn. Rd. Proceed to Foothill Rd from the intersection and head east making your way to Nine Mile…
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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…
Learn more about Cold Peak Trail (FSR 3803)

The route is mostly a two-lane gravel road with some loose rock in place. The route is a very scenic climb from an elevation of 2900'-4100'. The route ends at a locked gate, which is…
Learn more about Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

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…
Learn more about Little Joe Road

This is an easy, short singletrack trail. It's a flowy trail that climbs to the top of the ridge. The trail is cleared, but may have blowdown, and there are a few moderately steep switchbacks.…
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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.…
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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.…
Learn more about Little Joe Creek FS 282

This Forest Service Route continues from FS 5520 and the intersection of FS 5475, ending at the intersection of Siegel Road. The route is mainly made up of dirt, gravel, and loose rock. It has…
Learn more about West Side Nine Mile Road

The route begins on a gravel road that is plenty wide for two vehicles to pass. The route will make a gradual climb from 4800'-6400'. Some areas of the route have been recently logged with…
Learn more about Johnson-First Creek Road-W.Side Ninemile Road

The route begins on a hard-packed dirt-gravel road from Superior. The road is mainly two lanes with plenty of room to pass for the first 21 miles and slowly narrows to one lane with room…
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