Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Polebridge, Montana

This is a great out-and-back trail that begins in the little town of Polebridge. This road does enter Glacier National Park, so be prepared to pay the entrance fee, and depending on the time of…
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This is an amazing trail that begins at the north end of Whitefish Lake and meanders through Stillwater State Forest, Flathead National Forest, past Upper Whitefish Lake and up to Red Meadow Lake. The trail…
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Bowman Lake Road is an 11-mile out-and-back trail in Glacier National Park that takes you up to Bowman Lake. Bowman Lake is more popular than Kintla Lake, with more visitors. The road is a maintained…
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Unmaintained gravel road through state forest with many cutoff roads/trails that go along with this area. Narrow bridge crossings and plenty of washboard rough spots increase the time it takes to go the little over…
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This road takes you from Columbia Falls to the Canadian Border! Fun drive with lots of great stops, and two entrances to Glacier National Park. The most popular stop is Polebridge, MT, where you can…
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Hallowat Creek North - NF315 is a scenic forest road located north of Columbia Falls, Montana, accessed via North Fork Road. This route leads toward Moose Lake Campground, but deep snow can linger into late…
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Big Cr Canyon Creek - NF316 is an easy gravel road located north of Columbia Falls, Montana, with direct access from N Fork Road. This route is commonly used to reach Moose Lake Campground. The…
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A fun and scenic drive through Northwest Montana. This trail is approximately 2 hours long, but expect an hour drive to get to the trail from Kalispell. From the North Ford Road, the trail starts…
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This is a well maintained gravel road that meanders through Glacier National Park north of Lake McDonald. Many areas around this road have experienced a wild fire in recent history and caution should be taken…
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This trail is the west access to an abandoned border crossing. You will start at Lodgepole Road, which is a hard-packed gravel road. It will take you through multiple valleys to a Sasquatch sign. From…
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Cedar Ridge NF-1690 is an easy 4x4 trail located north of Columbia Falls, Montana, and is accessed directly from N Fork Road. The gravel surface is generally smooth, with a few potholes and occasional standing…
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The trail is two vehicles wide in most spots. Crosses over several bridges and along a river that pours into Tally Lake. This scenic trail is the main route to Tally Lake Campground and other…
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An easy and scenic climb from the valley below to one of the highest peaks in the area. There is ample dispersed camping the entire way, and a nice hike across the main saddle as…
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This is a scenic road that leads to the top of Desert Mountain where you can get a spectacular nearly 240 degree view of the surrounding area at an elevation of 6,415. There is also…
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This off-road trail is typically one lane in most spots. It is an easy trail with curves and small hills. There are a few dispersed campsites in the area. This trail is Open year-round. You…
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This is an easy, scenic drive down the east side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Many developed and primitive camping spots, with numerous lake access points and lots of hiking trails. This is considered the higher-traffic…
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This is a well-maintained dirt road. This trail starts out in a residential area and ends in the woods. It is a seasonal trail as there is a gate 3/4 of the way up the…
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Take this fun cut across from Desert Mountain to Emery Creek through dense woods and you will be rewarded with up-close views of the Great Northern Mountain. In the spring, be aware of lingering snow…
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This is a beautiful drive into areas of dense woods, mountain creeks, and seasonal waterfalls, with up-close views of the Great Northern Mountain. In the spring, be aware of lingering snow and clay mud, as…
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This is a scenic drive down the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. There are plenty of developed and primitive camping spots, and lake access points everywhere. The road is maintained, and paved for the…
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Big Therriault Lake is a well-used gravel FSR 319 in the Kootenai National Forest. The route accesses Big Therriault Lake, Little Therriault Lake, and trailheads to Rainbow, Wolverine Lakes, Otter Creek, and Weasel Lake. This…
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This trail used to be the original Highway 2 but was abandoned years ago when the highway was rerouted in 1956. There are still remnants of old broken asphalt and stone retaining walls are still…
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This is fun, easy trail with great views of the Flathead Valley. The road is maintained and accessible during late spring, summer and fall. There are several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and…
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This is mostly a hard-pack gravel road that is maintained & gives you access to Butcher Lake & valley area. You will find many great views of the Rockies & also the prairies due to…
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This trail starts out on an old logging road and then starts to climb up Ashley Mountain. In late spring and early summer, the trail is surrounded by wildflowers. Although this is a shorter trail…
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This is a quick, scenic drive with several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and dirt bikes. The road is well maintained with no real obstacles except potholes and shallow ruts. You'll find several…
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Bluebird Creek is a well-used gravel FSR 7085 in the Kootenai National Forest. The route accesses Little Therriault Lake, the Clarence Ness trailhead, and a horse camp loop and trailhead. This route climbs into the…
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Easy, maintained scenic drive. The first few miles from Foys Canyon Road are residential. There are plenty of scenic pull-offs to enjoy, and the road provides access to the Foys-to-Blacktail hiking/biking trail. Emmons Creek intersects…
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This is one of very few 50" trails on the Flathead National Forest. It's a short but fun trail that climbs in elevation quickly and the end of the trail has great views overlooking Ashley…
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This does not take you to Strawberry Lake, but rather the trailhead to hike into the lake. The trail is narrow, rocky, and steep in some sections. There was a wide variety of cars and…
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