Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Saltese, Montana

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Shefoot

Just outside of Wallace Idaho, this is a wonderfully colorful route during the fall. Reds, oranges, and greens dominate the landscape. When one reaches the top, there is the most amazing panoramic view of the…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Denver Ridge

This 10-mile RT track goes from Clear Creek Trail up to just over 4000 feet in the Lolo National Forest. There is room to let another vehicle pass on some of the corners. All private…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Clear Creek

This 5-mile portion of Clear Creek Trail takes you from Prospect Creek Road near Thompson Falls, MT, into the high country of the Lolo National Forest. If you follow Clear Creek beyond where our track…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Flatiron Ridge

This 12-mile RT trail zigzags up Flatiron Ridge in the Lolo National Forest to an elevation of 4362 feet. There is room to let another vehicle pass on some of the corners. All private property…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Moon Pass

This route takes you along the North Fork of the St. Joe River via the old Milwaukee Road Rail Grade. You'll pass through several old train tunnels and over a couple of old train trestles…
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Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Graves Creek Falls/Vermilion

This 12-mile RT trail goes into the Lolo National Forest, rising from the valley floor at 2400 feet to over 4300 feet. A fire in the high country cut our trip short, so if there's…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cougar Peak

This trail zigzags from the valley floor at 2607 feet to over 6100 feet in the Lolo National Forest towards Cougar Peak. A fire in the area the day we rode stopped us from getting…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Boyd Mountain

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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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Slate Creek

This is amazing trail. You get to drive through thick beautiful forest. Following a stunning clear water creek with couple camping spot by it. Big Mountain surrounding the whole area. You start with climbing mountain…
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Total Miles
19
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Red Ives Creek

This is a Forest Service Road that runs all the way from Red Ives Ranger Station to Heller Creek Campground. This road connects to others that can take you all the way to Superior, Montana,…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Olson Peak Singletrack

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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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Freezeout

This trail takes you across a beautiful section of Forest Service Road 301 AKA Fishhook-Gold Center Road through the beautiful rocky peaks and high alpine meadows of Freezeout. This is a long, fairly primitive, and…
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Total Miles
22.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Lost Lake

The trail to Lost Lake takes you deep into the mountains to the south of Osburn, Idaho, on a gorgeous 1600ft climb with many breathtaking views of the Silver Valley. The trail starts directly out…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

River Trail

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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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Stevens Creek Road

This well-groomed trail generally follows the powerlines from the dam all the way to the Marten Creek campground. As it twists its way around, you will get amazing views of the lake and hillsides. Some…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Stevens Ridge

This well-graded ridge run is a perfect ride up or down from the mountain above to the primary graded trails below. There are ample pull-offs, a few tight switchbacks, and hardly any potholes to impede…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Lower Marten Creek

This nicely graded trail begins at the inlet of Martin Creek Bay and runs alongside the creek as it works its way into the forest. There is plenty of dispersed camping sites along the way.…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Daveggio Creek

This trail takes you from Marble Creek up into the mountains and through some beautiful landscapes including a large burn zone. You'll reach some higher elevation and have multiple great viewpoints along the way. There…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Salmon Creek T4800

Trail is smooth with gentle grades.
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

North Branch of Martin Creek

This easy climb gradually heads into the hills. It's pretty wooded, and the forest is dense in some spots. There's a slight break in the trees here and there to get a glimpse of a…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Huckleberry Mountain

This fun trail ducks and dives, bobs, and weaves its way around the hillsides. There are a few rutted areas. Some narrow sections with tall grass and a few loose hill climbs. Overall it's pretty…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

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…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Gem Peak

This narrow, steep run to the top is rutted and rocky with a few loose climbs. There are excellent views, and if you're lucky, the lookout rental cabin road will be open for you to…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

West Fork Pilgrim Creek

This generally easy trail heads back up to the ridges and deeper into the forest. It's mostly easy with a few larger potholes, and tight switchback turns. The only camping noticed was alongside the road…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Johnson Creek to Superior

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…
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Lone Cliff Cutover

This easy ridge trail cuts across the top of the hills with amazing views of the Clark Fork valley and the Cabinet mountains. There is also access to the Skeleton Creek hiking trail from both…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Pierce to Superior FS 250

This route follows French Creek until it reaches Orogrande Creek and continues along Orogrande Creek until it meets the North Fork of the Clearwater River. This junction includes both the Bungalow Creek Ranger Station, Bungalow…
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Total Miles
38.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Upper Graves Creek

This short and fun ATV trail has a lot to offer. Great views, some light technical sections, switchbacks, and more. This trail runs from the intersection of Stony Butte Road (FS 1475) and Graves Creek…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Elk Butte Lookout

This is a short trail up to the Elk Butte Lookout Tower. The trail begins at Captain's Cabin which can be accessed by riding up Aquarius Road and then Elk Butte road. From Captain's Cabin…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Rock Creek Tarkio

Up up and away. This out and back is a slog to the top. It starts off well traveled and ends as a narrow two-track in deep grass with large boulders hiding in it. The…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp