Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Wise River, Montana

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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…
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Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Anaconda Microwave Overlook

Getting there: From downtown Anaconda follow Hwy 1 toward Butte for 2.6 miles following the signage toward Lost Creek State Park. Turn left onto Hwy 48 N toward Warm Springs but don't floor it as…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Warm Springs Creek Rd 170

Follow Warm Springs Creek to find some beautiful remote campsites with the sounds of the rushing creek or night time critters. This road starts out as a well maintained gravel road for the first 3.5…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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…
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Total Miles
24.3
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su

East Fork Reservoir

This is a scenic route from Georgetown Lake to the East Fork Reservoir. The route starts on Old Lake Road along the west side of Georgetown Lake. After turning on Georgetown Lake Road you will…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Meadow Creek

The route takes you from the East Fork Reservoir to Moose Lake Road. It travels through the gorgeous Lodge Pole Forest and also has many scenic meadows. The route travels near Dexter and Meadow Creek.…
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Total Miles
15.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Moose Lake Road

Moose Lake Road travels along the Middle Fork of Rock Creek and ends at a trailhead that provides access to the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness. Remains of the Old Dominion Mine are visible at the southern…
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Total Miles
14.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bannock Pass and Bannack Ghost Town

NOTE spelling differences when doing your research: Bannock with an O for route information, Bannack with an A for state park, ghost town, and campground information.Nestled in the Beaverhead Mountains, part of the Bitterroot Range…
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Total Miles
46.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Big Hole - Road 181

This easy track is bookended by the Shoshone Ridge Interpretive Site to the south, and Highway 278 near Jackson MT to the north - it partially follows both the Big Hole River and the Nez…
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Total Miles
39.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Gold Creek

Beautiful road with views to enjoy, some points you can see the town below. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

North Fork Gold Creek

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. This road…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Jackson Park

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there aren't many spots for camping, maybe a spot or two and not very big. This road does offer access to other roads which will have more camping…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Henderson

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Offers access to many roads, and they should provide other camp options. Dirt or rocky road with gentle…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Smart Creek

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Marshall Creek

There are a couple gates that are unlocked, please close them behind you. Road dead ends, gets very tight and over grown after second gate. Not recommended for large rigs. Road has views to enjoy,…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Little East Fork

Your average Civic or Prius could easily make it all the way to the end. The first third of the trail runs through private properties with many cabins. Some of them look pretty old. Just…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

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…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Johnson Peak Trailhead

This trail is a well-maintained grated dirt trail up to the Johnson Peak Trailhead and McCart Lookout Tower. The trail ends at a large pullout for parking or dispersed camping. There are stock ties, and…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Little Blackfoot

The road starts off as pavement for only 4 short miles, it goes through private property, after that you will enjoy amazing views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space for a large…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Moose Creek & Trail 40

This trail is generally easy and wide enough to pass oncoming traffic. The trail seems to follow the path of the creek. However, there are not a lot of places to access it or see…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

McCart Tower to Swift Creek the Cutover

This run is an excellent easy cutover trail that links the Johnson Peak Trailhead and McCart Lookout Tower Trail to the Swift Creek Hiking Trailhead. It's a twisty windy dirt trail along the ridge with…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Martin Creek to Chain of Lakes Trail

This is a lovely wide, well-maintained dirt trail with room for two cars to pass the whole way easily. A few more minor ruts and potholes closer to the trail's end. The trail runs up…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Skalkaho Highway / MT 38

This is far from your average Highway with its staggering views and rough dirt road. Reminiscent of the Going to the Sun Highway in Glacier National Park but without the stop and go traffic, pavement,…
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Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Elliston Spotted Dog

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. Dirt or…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Teepee Point Vehicle Access

Nice, well-maintained dirt trail. It is by no means super narrow however it is mostly one vehicle width most of the way with pullouts. It is a Cliffside Trail and has some pretty decent drop-offs.…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Rock Creek

This dirt road follows Rock Creek and connects I-90 near Clinton, MT, to Highway 1, leading to Philipsburg. This area is busy with anglers and rafters in the Spring, Summer, and Fall but experiences less…
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Total Miles
28.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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…
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Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su