Beginner Off-Road Trails Near St. Regis, Montana

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pinecones and Tall Grass

If you love riding on pinecones and through tall grass, then you're in luck. This trail gets you further into the mountains and even more remote. If you want peace and quiet, then this is…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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

Nemote Creek to Stark Lookout

The route begins on a two-lane gravel road that eventually works its way down to one. The road can be dusty if it has been dry, but really a great ride if it rained the…
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Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
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

Rock Creek Williams Ridge

This trail is the best one for a view along rock creek. This grassy, mostly two-track leads up into the hills on a narrow trail with frequent downed trees and deep potholes. The views as…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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

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

West Fork Fish Creek

This nice out and back is mostly gravel with some deep washboard sections. It runs along and above the river as it heads back toward the Clearwater Crossing campground and the West Fork Fish Creek…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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

Williams Pass

This great narrow connector trail twists and turns and bobs and dives through the hills as it climbs one side of the saddle and then back down the other. The northern section of the saddle…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Fish Creek

This well-traveled gravel road heads from the highway side on the North end of Fish Creek State Park to the southern end of the park. The trail is mostly loose gravel and washboard except where…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Bear Creek

This short out and back feature a few nice large established campsites with a 14-day limit, fire rings and picnic benches, a little pit toilet, and good river access. There are plenty of offshoots to…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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

West Fork Petty Creek Rd 22

If you're looking for access to deep sections of Lolo National Forest near Alberton, this is a great place to start. The road is well maintained gravel and dirt during summer but the snow doesn't…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Butler Creek Loop 456

Looking for an afternoon outing with access to campsites, picnic areas, views, and light hiking? Look no further! This simple loop will take you along well-maintained gravel roads while giving you access to all that…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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

Kennedy Ridge 5507

While this road boasts beautiful views, access to hiking trails, and other opportunities to explore, the pin-striping and steep drops may deter the average full-width driver. This road starts off as a well-maintained gravel road…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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

Stony Creek 2178

Explore up Stony Creek to access Ch-Paa-Qn Peak trailhead or just to soak in the wildflowers and views in Spring and Summer. This road winds its way up above Stony Creek and progressively narrows and…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Southside Road

Easy Backroad that runs along the river and though the forest. Light grade changes and no major hurdles. Great Family Trip with lots of wildflowers, scenic pullouts, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Total Miles
21
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Wagon Mountain Road

Wagon Mountain Road travels between Graves Creek Road and Fish Creek Road mostly along a ridge in the Lolo National Forest. When starting at Graves Creek Road, you have the options to exit via Howard…
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Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

Edith Peak 476-1

Make your way up to Edith Peak and enjoy views of the valley floor below, vibrant wildflowers, and (if you're lucky) a snow-capped Ch-paa-qn Peak in spring. This road is usually buried in snow from…
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Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa