Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sylvanite, Montana

Solomon Lake Road is USFS #2404 and #627 in the Kaniksu National Forest which leads to Solomon Lake as well as other hiking and snowmobile routes in the area which are seasonally gated. The road…
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Twenty Mile Leonia, or FS 408, is an easy gravel route that climbs from Boulder Creek up to Black Mountain FS 274. The route is typically only one vehicle wide with overhanging pine trees. There…
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Solomon Mountain is USFS #2549 and #2549A in the Kaniksu National Forest which partially circles near the top of Solomon Mountain. This route can only be accessed by turning off USFS #2404, the Solomon Lake…
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The trail begins at the Copper Falls trailhead, a mere 1.5-mile loop that's easy to tackle. The 4x4 trail is a well-maintained road offering breathtaking views. It features a couple of small bridges spanning charming…
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Deer Ridge is USFS roads #2541 and #2540 in the Kaniksu National Forest which leads to Deer Ridge Lookout. The road is a moderately used, well-maintained, single-lane, gravel road with multiple offshoot roads and trails.…
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Smith Mountain trail terminates at the remains of a USFS fire lookout west of Troy, Montana. The route is extremely picturesque, offering broad panoramic views of the Cabinet and Purcell Mountains. Cell phone service is…
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This trail is a great day ride offering many great elevated views of multiple valleys. That being said, it is a fun alternative to the traditional 129 km paved ride from Kikomun to Yahk. Both…
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If you were out exploring the Yahk Range and needed a place to camp for the night and Canuck Creek Rec Site was full. A few kilometers east of Canuck Creek is America Creek Recreation…
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Canuck Creek Recreation Site is a quiet and amazing camping spot in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. It has the creek running right next to the campsite. To get to the rec site take the…
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Black Mountain is USFS road #274 and includes the road Twenty-mile Leonia which is USFS road #408;it is a moderately used gravel road in the Kaniksu National Forest near Naples, Idaho. The route has a…
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This trail is well maintained from the west side due to a communication site at the top of Blue Mountain. Once reaching the top of the mountain, there is a lookout tower allowing 360-degree views,…
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Spar Lake Road or FS #384 is a moderately easy rock and gravel route with moderate climbs and rough surface conditions. The route has moderate use, short sections of degraded pavement from earlier mine activities,…
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This is a well-traveled and nice graded road. It's mostly wide enough for two rigs to pass without stopping until you get closer to the end, where there are ample pullouts. It's primarily a well-maintained…
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This short out and back trail is rocky with a few larger washouts. A stock SUV should be able to navigate it slowly. Near the beginning is a well-constructed warming hut with an outdoor fire…
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This popular trail is a mostly graded washboard and potholes and is generally wide enough for oncoming to pass. There are ample pullouts in the narrower sections. The trail twists and turns through dense forest…
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This popular out and back trail leads to the retired fire lookout tower at lunch peak. On a clear day, the views are outstanding. There are a few tighter switchbacks, but generally, it's an easy…
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The Auxor Mine Route is USFS #489 and is a moderately trafficked leisurely mountain drive route that takes you from Lightning Creek, USFS #419 west in the Cabinet Mountains to the crest above East Hope,…
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South Fork Bull River or NF 410 is an easy, moderately graded Forrest Service road that climbs Snake Creek to the crest and descends down the South Fork Bull River. The roadway has recently been…
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This trail can take you from Moyie Lake to Koocanusa or even Cranbrook, Starting on Sunrise FSR you start to climb up over the mountain traveling on some steep shelf roads and switchbacks. The trail…
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This trail provides a wonderful showcase of the Kootenai National Forest's beauty. Once leaving the pavement, a maintained gravel road takes you up and over Swede Mountain and down to the Fischer River. The road…
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This is a comfortably accessible dirt road suitable for 2WD vehicles. Near the trail's outset, you'll find a brief hike leading to Snow Falls, where you can witness two impressive waterfalls. As you continue along…
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Ferrell Trail, also known as Ferrell Creek Road, is a constant climbing trail going up to a telecommunication tower at the summit of the McGillivray Range. This is a hard-packed and rocky trail with multiple…
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The trail begins with an easy hike to Myrtle Falls, a stunning waterfall just under a mile roundtrip. Enjoy a leisurely drive on an easy dirt road, accessible to 2WD vehicles with ample space for…
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Ball Creek is USFS road #432 outside of Bonner's Ferry, Idaho. It climbs west into the Kaniksu National Forest from 1,816 feet to a purported 4,801 feet of elevation over 11.2 miles. The road has…
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Trout Creek or FR 634 is a moderately used route into the Selkirk Mountains of Boundary County, Idaho. Portions of the route enter the presence of a 2022 fire and may block the roadway. The…
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Strong Creek OHV route is a moderately used, forested, shale and dirt surface OHV route from East Hope, Idaho to near the top of Round Top Mountain in the Kaniksu National Forest. The route was…
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Starting on the Kidd Creek FSR (Forest Service Road) approximately 20km East of Creston, BC. The route starts on a well-maintained FSR for the first few kilometers and gradually turns into a rougher dirt road.…
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Starting on Mount Thompson FSR, you will begin to climb elevation immediately. The road is primarily dirt with a few loose gravel sections. Watch out for fallen rocks and expect lots of steep switchbacks. The…
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This wide easy trail travels right along the banks of the stunning Clark Fork River. You'll pass fields of hay and tons of spectacular bridges and waterways. A pit toilet double boat load is in…
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Goat River FSR begins in Kitchener, approximately 20km east of Creston. This trail is a quick trip up a well-maintained FSR that leads to many exciting areas. Nice views of the Goat River along the…
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