Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Silver Star, Montana
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Point of Jefferson River Loop
This mostly dirt loop trail takes you from the downtown of Whitehall into the countryside and drives along the Jefferson River. There are several spots along the trail that have excellent views of the river… Learn more about Point of Jefferson River Loop
Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Spire Flat Track 8635
On this trail, you can expect small rocks, nice straightaways, some corners, and small inclines/declines. Overall the trail is fairly smooth and excellent for all riders alike. The trail runs North to South and meets… Learn more about Spire Flat Track 8635
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Granite Lake
Fairly easy trail with some great views. Trail got narrow in some spots from freshly cut trees. Some quick switchbacks could be challenging in a longer wheelbase. Not a lot of traffic on the trail… Learn more about Granite Lake
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Cliff Lake Trail
This is a very short trail to Cliff Lake at the top of the McKelvey Lake Trail and accessed from Mine Lake. Although short, the lake is absolutely worth seeing and the fishing is great.… Learn more about Cliff Lake Trail
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Potosi Willow Creek
This is an easy grated out and back dirt road begins through some open range before turning up into the mountains. Watch for range cattle on the road early in the trail. Once the trail… Learn more about Potosi Willow Creek
Total Miles
13.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek
Running just east of Montana's State Route 399 / Whitetail Road, you'll find this trail meandering through the eastern slopes of Deer Lodge National Forest. Outstanding views, a few obstacles and trails just wide enough… Learn more about Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek
Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Trail Less Traveled
This short little trail (1 mile) goes into a secluded, quiet part of the Deerlodge National Forest where most people don't go. It's about a 10-minute trail. It offers beautiful tent camping and picnic locations.… Learn more about Trail Less Traveled
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
High Mountain Meadows
An easy 4-mile trail at just over 6000 feet, crossing high mountain meadows and forests. Our 75" SXS fit easily. It's beautiful scenery with lots of potential for wildlife. This trail loops back to the… Learn more about High Mountain Meadows
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Boulder Alley Spur
This track exits the Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek Trail, goes west for just over a mile, connects with Boulder Alley Trail, and gets into an area of large boulders and pine trees. If you're… Learn more about Boulder Alley Spur
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Boulder Alley
This track exits the Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek Trail, goes west for just over a mile, and gets into an area of large boulders and pine trees. If you're on a quad or a… Learn more about Boulder Alley
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Little Boulder River Rd
This is a great little out-and-back trail that starts out fairly easy with some loose rocks and tight pinches. It gets harder half way through, when the trail gets steeper up a very loose and… Learn more about Little Boulder River Rd
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Puddle Splasher
This 2.4-mile trail takes only 15-20 minutes to complete. In late July there were multiple puddles to cross, so there is probably water in this area routinely. It's an excellent route to work your way… Learn more about Puddle Splasher
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Barton Gulch
The Barton Gulch trail is a scenic drive that runs across the northern reaches of the Gravelly Range in Montana. Explore its winding two-tracks, and you'll witness abandoned cabins nestled by babbling brooks, open meadows… Learn more about Barton Gulch
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Barton Gulch and Offshoots
Beautiful trail with awesome views. Easy trail that gets narrow in spots and had some low hanging fallen trees that could be an issue if you don't want scratches in your paint. Stock 4x4s won't… Learn more about Barton Gulch and Offshoots
Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
North Whitetail Road Spur
This spur explores a portion of the Deerlodge National Forest west of North Whitetail Road. From Boulder, MT, take Highway 69 south towards Whitehall. Turn right on North Whitetail Road. You can stage in some… Learn more about North Whitetail Road Spur
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Canyon Creek - Quartz Hill
This route will take you through Vipond Park, a subalpine meadow. The southern approach to the meadow is a very steep single-lane road with limited turnouts, do not bring a trailer on this side. This… Learn more about Canyon Creek - Quartz Hill
Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
South Beaver
This is a short rutty loop. You'll find a steep hill at the end that adds some excitement to your trip. Pretty simple work for most 4x4 vehicles. Always come prepared with rescue gear, especially… Learn more about South Beaver
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Centennial Divide
This easy and scenic route connects Montana's Centennial Valley and Ruby River Reservoir. Along its path, you'll pass a well-known bison ranch, trace portions of the Ruby River, and spend most of your trip flanked… Learn more about Centennial Divide
Total Miles
54.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Cattle Drive to Bear Gulch
This 12-mile trail starts at Montana Highway 69 near Boulder, MT, at the intersection with Cattle Drive Road. You drive along the Boulder River, go under I-15, and then turn into Galena Gulch on the… Learn more about Cattle Drive to Bear Gulch
Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Axolotl Lakes Road
Axolotl Lakes Road is like a fine sampling of the beauty Montana has to offer. It begins in one of the state's charming towns, Virginia City, complete with weathered wooden buildings and small restaurants and… Learn more about Axolotl Lakes Road
Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Boulder to Toston via Black Sage Pass
For those who like to take the road less traveled, this back road trek will take you between the small Montana towns of Boulder and Toston. Traversing Jefferson and Broadwater counties this route takes about… Learn more about Boulder to Toston via Black Sage Pass
Total Miles
40.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Champion Pass
This trail is a slightly more challenging route from Interstate 90 east, over the continental Divide at Champion Pass. The easier route begins near Deer Lodge and meets this one at Orofino campground. After exiting… Learn more about Champion Pass
Total Miles
24.3
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Skyline Mine Spur
This 4-mile track connects Elkhorn Road to Skyline Mine Trail in the Deerlodge National Forest. You turn off of Elkhorn Road near Tacoma Gulch and basically travel northeast to a high point of 6500 feet.… Learn more about Skyline Mine Spur
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Comet/Mount Thompson Loop
This 3-mile track loops off of the Wickes Tunnel: Basin to Corbin Trail on the Comet/Mount Thompson Trail, and then comes back to Wickes Tunnel: Basin to Corbin Trail on Mount Thompson Spur. You're in… Learn more about Comet/Mount Thompson Loop
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wickes Road
Wickes Road Trail is an alternate way to go from Basin to Corbin, and you go up over the top of the mountain. The highest elevation is just under 6800 feet, but if the tunnel… Learn more about Wickes Road
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Radersburg Pass Loop
This 8-mile track loops off of the Skyline Mine Trail on Radersburg Pass Road and circles back via Tramway Road. You climb to an elevation of 7600 feet in Deerlodge National Forest. There is some… Learn more about Radersburg Pass Loop
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Skyline Mine Trail
An easy trail with gorgeous views and an old mine to explore at the top. This trail gets very narrow, with potential for pinstriping on vehicles that pass through, but the gorgeous views at the… Learn more about Skyline Mine Trail
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Wood Chute to Blue Bird Mine
This 7-mile trail takes you from the Wickes Tunnel: Corbin to Basin Trail up to an elevation of 7500 feet, with fantastic views of Boulder. This route includes steep inclines and declines, as you gain… Learn more about Wood Chute to Blue Bird Mine
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Flynn Gulch Road
This 1.68-mile trail takes you from Bluebird Mine Loop to Wood Chute Cr to Bluebird Mine Trail. All private property crossings are allowed if you stay on the trail. The scenery is beautiful. The views… Learn more about Flynn Gulch Road
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bluebird Mine Trail Loop
This 2-mile loop connects the Bluebird Mine Trail to Between Gulch Trail and Flynn Gulch Road. It travels through the Helena National Forest at an average elevation of 6500 feet. All private property crossings are… Learn more about Bluebird Mine Trail Loop
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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