Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Stryker, Montana
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Mount Marston Lookout
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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Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Trail Creek to Graves Creek
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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Total Miles
29.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Robert's Mountain Trail
Easy, quiet, fun and friendly trail for good times. The trail takes you through the beautiful Kootenai National Forest. There are some rolling hills and rough terrain, with great views and wildlife. It's a quick…
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Learn more about Robert's Mountain Trail
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Red Meadow Creek
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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Total Miles
70.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Big Therriault Lake
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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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Tally Lake
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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Learn more about Tally Lake
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bluebird Creek
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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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Ashley Mountain
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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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Summit Springs/Cripple Horse
This is an easy and scenic route starting from the Historic Fairview Ranger Station and ending at Lake Koocanusa and the Cripple Horse Marina and RV Park for refreshments or food. There are also multiple…
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Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hallowat Creek North - NF315
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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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pinkham Falls Route
Pinkham Falls is a favorite among locals of the Libby area and those visiting Lake Koocanusa. While it is a short route, the entrance is on private land with nearby residences. Be respectful and don't…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
North Fork Road
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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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lost Thin
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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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lodgepole Pass
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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Total Miles
45.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Starlite
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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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Coal Creek to Dead Horse #317
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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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Kintla Lakes
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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Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
812 ATV Trail
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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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Cr Canyon Creek - NF316
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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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Fish Creek Road
Fish Creek Road is a narrow gravel road that climbs in elevation to an incredible overlook of Ashley Lake in the Flathead National Forest. From the turn off at Ashley Lane, the road gains 1137…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Bowman Lake Road
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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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Edward's Lake
Edward's Lake offers a diverse off-road experience. To the east of the lake, the trail is generally easy with a 2 rating, mostly wide enough for two vehicles, with a few narrow sections. A basic…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Loon Lake Recreation Area Trail
Embark on an off-road adventure to the serene Loon Lake, a picturesque gem nestled in the woods near Grasmere, British Columbia. Your journey begins just a short distance from the Grasmere General Store, the last…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Loon Lake Cutover
Why get back on pavement when you can take dirt! This short and sweet trail provides a quick and easy connection between Loon Lake and Edward's Lake. This easy two-track trail may have one large…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Grassy Meadows
Grassy Meadows offers an easy and scenic cruise, primarily along well-defined two-track trails that traverse vast meadows of former forest clearcuts. While the trail itself presents minimal technical difficulty, the panoramic mountain views that punctuate…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Dorr West Road
Dorr West Road begins as an enjoyable and relatively easy off-road experience, weaving in and out of densely treed sections and opening up into picturesque meadows. Expect a mix of classic trail conditions, including washboard…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Grasmere Dorr Road
Grasmere Dorr Road begins as a well-maintained and wide graded road, offering an easy 1 rating start as it heads southwest. As you progress, the trail gradually tightens, increasing to a difficulty of 2 towards…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Sharptail South
This bumpy, remote out-and-back trail leads to the southernmost unimproved camping sites of Sharptail South on Lake Koocanusa. The first spur trail takes you to the officially marked Sharptail South area, with a few flat…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Loon Lake Meadows
This trail begins after passing through the pleasant Loon Lake Campground, heading north into the wilderness. Loon Lake Campground itself is a welcoming place, with open trees, children playing, and excellent lake access. You'll find…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Grasmere Dorr Central 4WD Trail
This route offers a lightly traveled run through the heart of the Koocanusa Recreation Management Area (KRMA). Experience the beauty of grassy two-track trails and navigate through dense forest sections. This area teems with wildlife;…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
ATV Trails Near Stryker, Montana
Mount Marston Lookout
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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Learn more about Mount Marston Lookout
Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Trail Creek to Graves Creek
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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Learn more about Trail Creek to Graves Creek
Total Miles
29.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Robert's Mountain Trail
Easy, quiet, fun and friendly trail for good times. The trail takes you through the beautiful Kootenai National Forest. There are some rolling hills and rough terrain, with great views and wildlife. It's a quick…
Learn more about Robert's Mountain Trail
Learn more about Robert's Mountain Trail
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Red Meadow Creek
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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Learn more about Red Meadow Creek
Total Miles
70.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Big Therriault Lake
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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Learn more about Big Therriault Lake
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Tally Lake
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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Learn more about Tally Lake
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Stryker, Montana
Mount Marston Lookout
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…
Learn more about Mount Marston Lookout
Learn more about Mount Marston Lookout
Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Trail Creek to Graves Creek
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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Learn more about Trail Creek to Graves Creek
Total Miles
29.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Red Meadow Creek
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…
Learn more about Red Meadow Creek
Learn more about Red Meadow Creek
Total Miles
70.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Big Therriault Lake
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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Learn more about Big Therriault Lake
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su
Tally Lake
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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Learn more about Tally Lake
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bluebird Creek
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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Learn more about Bluebird Creek
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su