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
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
Six Mile Road (457)
This road is a beautiful climb from the Nine Mile Valley up to Edith Peak Ridge. The spring wildflowers make for spectacular views but snow often holds late into May or even into mid-June. Most… Learn more about Six Mile Road (457)
Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
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
Southside Road
This is an easy backroad that runs along the river and though the forest. It has light grade changes and no major hurdles. It's a great family trip with lots of wildflowers, scenic pullouts, and… Learn more about Southside Road
Total Miles
21
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
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
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
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
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
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
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
Blue Mountain Single Track
Challenging for a new rider and is on the easier side if you're an experienced rider. This is a fun single track with great views and has everything from dirt to gravel to tree roots.… Learn more about Blue Mountain Single Track
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Blue Mountain Look Out Trail
Steep, rocky, loose hill climbs are abundant on this single track. There are sidehill exposures, and a fair bit of traffic because of the proximity to Missoula. Depending on season, day, and time of day,… Learn more about Blue Mountain Look Out Trail
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
2103 West Fork Gold Creek
This trail starts as a spur off of Gold Creek road just before the locked gate at mile 7 bridge. The trail is a fairly high use road that was built for logging trucks so… Learn more about 2103 West Fork Gold Creek
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Blue Mountain Lookout Spur (6.07)
This is a steep descent from Blue Mountain Lookout on loose, rocky dirt. It may be difficult in wet conditions. It is great fun. Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife. Learn more about Blue Mountain Lookout Spur (6.07)
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
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
Grave Range Jeep Road - Blue Mountain
Great trail on a dirt bike. Good fast fun. There are a lot of steep, loose, rocky hill climbs and descents. There are a few off-camber sections, and it could get narrow for trucks or… Learn more about Grave Range Jeep Road - Blue Mountain
Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lindbergh to Meadow and Bunyan Lake
This rocky trail heads up into the hills to the two lakes above Lindbergh lake. At the time of recording at the end of May, the snowpack became too deep to continue. There is no… Learn more about Lindbergh to Meadow and Bunyan Lake
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
East Fork Rattlesnake
This easy trail heads straight up into the mountains from the valley below. The first mile and a half crosses through private property, so please be respectful and stick to the trail. Once past the… Learn more about East Fork Rattlesnake
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
East Twin Creek Road 2117 (To Sheep Mountain hiking Trailhead)
This road winds along Character Ridge from Moon Saddle and down to the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Active logging operations have expanded and improved the existing road with new grading and plenty of room… Learn more about 620 Character Ridge Road
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Beaver Creek Trailhead
This easy trail twists and turns through swampy marshes and over the creek on bridges. There are very few dispersed camping spots. They are not super noticeable, so keep an eye out if that is… Learn more about Beaver Creek Trailhead
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Gold Creek Trail 126 (Seasonal Access)
At mile 7 of Gold Creek, you reach a bridge with a BLM gate. (This gate is closed during certain times of the year by the BLM for the bear population to breed.) It's open… Learn more about Gold Creek Trail 126 (Seasonal Access)
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Lindbergh Lake
This easy potholed trail leads from the highway to the Lindbergh Lake boat launch and camping areas. Camping is first-come, first-serve, and $10/night. There are pit toilets and fire rings. Some sites have bear boxes,… Learn more about Lindbergh Lake
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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
Gold Creek to 7 Mile Bridge
This is an easy dirt trail out to the 7 Mile Bridge. There is a locked gate at the bridge, but one can continue on foot across, and there is a nice dispersed campsite on… Learn more about Gold Creek to 7 Mile Bridge
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bear Creek FS 504 and 4239
This is an out-and-back route in the Lolo National Forest. The first right-hand turn takes you to a gate just before a bridge that crosses Bear Creek. The left turn takes you up the west… Learn more about Bear Creek FS 504 and 4239
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
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
Lake Marshall
This beautiful scenic run to Lake Marshall offers tons of camping access along the way, with limited spots once you arrive at the lake. There is no apparent put-in for boats at this lake. Along… Learn more about Lake Marshall
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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
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