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. Learn more about Southside Road
Total Miles
21
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Mill Creek
If you want to rattle every bolt loose on your vehicle, then this is the road for you. This is an extremely rough road that connects Arlee and Frenchtown. There aren't many views, and a… Learn more about Mill Creek
Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Blue Mountain
Be sure to start your day with a round of frisbee golf at the Blue Mountain Disc Golf Course before continuing up Blue Mountain to find incredible vistas of the Missoula valley. The road is… Learn more about Blue Mountain
Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Albert Lothrop Rd 5563
Climb your way up into the hills above Alberton and enjoy the views of the Clark Fork river as well as the hills of the Lolo National Forest. This well maintained dirt road is open… Learn more about Albert Lothrop Rd 5563
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Corral Creek Rd 2146
Corral Creek road draws its name from the corral at the north end of the road and offers access to beautiful views of the Missoula and Frenchtown areas as well as access to the Lolo… Learn more about Corral Creek Rd 2146
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Edith Peak 476-1
Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mormon Peak
The Mormon Peak Trail is an out and back at Lolo National Forest, Montana. The ride is very smooth until a bumpy section at the top. There are pull-outs along the trail to camp, but… Learn more about Mormon Peak
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Upper Six Mile 5598 / Main Six West 4223
An easy road winding its way up Six Mile to Edith Peak. Hopefully, you're not afraid of heights as this road does narrow with steep drops, but there is plenty of room if your stomach… Learn more about Upper Six Mile 5598 / Main Six West 4223
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Larch Camp Road
Larch Camp Road is Located in a part of The Lolo National Forest in the South Hills of Missoula, Montana. It is a scenic backcountry road just a few miles from town. Great hiking in… Learn more about Larch Camp Road
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Elk Meadows - Packers Meadows
This is an enjoyable route that can be completed in 1-2 hours. The route consists of Forest Service roads that will take you through parts of Lolo and Clearwater National forests and is usually free… Learn more about Elk Meadows - Packers Meadows
Total Miles
30.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Jocko Road
Travel this easy section through the Jocko Canyon along the stunning Jocko River. Other sights along this route include the pristine Jocko Lakes and Placid Lake. Learn more about Jocko Road
Total Miles
30
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)
McClain Creek Road is also known as Forest Service Road 1311 and goes from the Bitterroot Valley to Carlton Lake but is gated at the 5-mile mark. The road passes through the former McClay Ranch… Learn more about McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / 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… Learn more about Butler Creek Loop 456
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Stony Creek 2178
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
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… Learn more about Wagon Mountain Road
Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Miller Peak
This peak tower access road starts with some loose rocky, rutted, steep, and longer duration climbs. There are also a few rainwater diverting hills. Once those are out of the way, the trail is relatively… Learn more about Miller Peak
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Sweeney Creek Trail
4x4 high clearance switchback dirt road. This trail begins through a gravel residential neighborhood, signs ask to drive slow and keep the dust down. There are a few narrow one-lane sections that run up the… Learn more about Sweeney Creek Trail
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
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… Learn more about West Fork Petty Creek Rd 22
Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
West Fork Butte
This easy scenic trail winds its way up the mountain, eventually reaching a small turnout for the west fork of Butte Lookout. The gate is locked, there is room to park, and a short half-mile… Learn more about West Fork Butte
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / 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… Learn more about Kennedy Ridge 5507
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
8 Mile
This narrow, easy climb heads from the Bitterroot valley into the sapphire mountains. It begins in a residential area and then hits loose, steep switchbacks to begin the ascent. The trail gets relatively narrow in… Learn more about 8 Mile
Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
West Greenough
This easy out and back passes by a great shooting range spot carved into the hillside about 1/3 of the way along the trail. There are tight turns and muddy puddles from all the little… Learn more about West Greenough
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Profiled Spur
This leisurely, out and back cruises along the ridgeline and provides epic views of the valley and surrounding mountains. The trail is primarily narrow two-track and eventually gets so narrow that it may cause paint… Learn more about Profiled Spur
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Obsidian Point
This narrow two-track trail heads into the hills crossing a few single-track lines that are not on the map. From the end, there is a single-track line that heads uphill before apparently descending back to… Learn more about Obsidian Point
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Bass Overlook Trail
Fun switchback dirt trail that ends at a small parking area with a nice overlook. This is where the Bass Overlook Hiking trail #392 starts and is part of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Bass Overlook Trailhead… Learn more about Bass Overlook Trail
Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Howard Creek
This great connector trail runs from Highway 12 at Lolo Creek up to Wagon Mountain Road. The base of the trail is a parking area which is the perfect place to stage to get ready… Learn more about Howard Creek
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
East Twin Creek Road
Great back road accessible by almost any car and SUV Road ID# 2117. First, turn off to the left off of Gold Creek Rd is East Twin Creek Road. The road has some blind corners… Learn more about East Twin Creek Road
Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Fork Howard Trailhead
This bumpy two-track trail leads to the single-track hiking/moto trailhead for the Northfork Howard trail. While it begins as a wider trail, it narrows quickly, and there is one narrow spot to turn a rig… Learn more about North Fork Howard Trailhead
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
West Holloman Schwartz
This rim road cruises along the top of the hills and has epic views around almost every corner as it twists and turns its way to the Holoman Saddle. There are a few different decent-sized… Learn more about West Holloman Schwartz
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Cedar Run Ridge
If you love a trail with non-stop twists and turns but no significant elevation change, this is the one for you. This easy connector trail runs right along the ridgeline far above Highway 12, with… Learn more about Cedar Run Ridge
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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