Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Yaak, Montana

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why take the paved road north to south to Newgate when you can take dirt? The northern section of LinkLater Forest Service Road is a well-graded and wide logging road. Calling ahead on your UHF…
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This easy route provides access from the south section of LinkLater Forest Service Road over to the lower lake area of Lake Koocanusa near Gold Creek Bay. This trail is a great way to connect…
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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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Plumbob Creek FSR is another excellent access trail in the area, forming a vital connection from the main Kikomun Road to the trails back in the Craven Creek area. There's even potential for a rewarding…
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This out-and-back trail is mostly an easy route. However, if it's been wet, there can be some super challenging muddy sections. It cruises right along through fields of flowers and dense forest. There are areas…
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This seldom-traveled trail begins from the paved road Kikomun-Newgate Road. Look for the Gold Creek Rec Site, which is a free camping area located on both sides of the creek. It is equipped with picnic…
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Starting on Gold Creek Forest Service Road making sure to use radio channel RR-3, As there is active work in the area and some blind corners. The FSR is a gravel dirt road, with some…
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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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Waldo Gold Creek serves as a solid choice for accessing other trails in the area. This active logging road is generally well-graded and smooth, offering a relatively comfortable drive. While it can be narrow in…
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Prepare for a journey filled with towering trees, sweeping meadows, and exhilarating mud puddles on West Strauss. This trail offers a dynamic experience, initially a bit bouncy due to rocks scattered across its surface. The…
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This is a nice, easy loop trail that goes past the peaceful Mud Lake. The lake is small and might be considered more of a pond. There is a single, lovely, larger campsite right on…
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Strauss North offers a rewarding journey that leads from the main road to a lovely, undeveloped camping area directly on the banks of Lake Koocanusa. While the trail is primarily rated easy 1, be aware…
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This trail presents contrasting characteristics. The southern part of the loop is narrow and gives the trail its rating, with deeper ruts and some flex sections. However, the northern section of the loop is very…
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This is a beautiful trail that winds through forests and gullies. There are several viewpoints where you can stop for photos and breaks, plus there are a handful of trails that lead off for extra…
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"The Englishman" offers an engaging, bouncy little jaunt through the dense woods, twisting its way between trees and navigating up and down loose rocky hills. This trail is teeming with wildlife; keep an eye out…
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This route cuts through the middle section of the Strauss recreation area, serving primarily as a connecting trail rather than providing beach campsites. The northern end of the trail is generally in good shape, offering…
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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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Strauss South picks up from the northern Strauss camping area and cuts through the trees to the southern Strauss dispersed camping area. This route is noticeably rougher than the trail leading to North Strauss and…
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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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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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