Dirt Bike Trails
Near Billings, Montana

There are approximately 6.5 miles of roads used for motorized use in this area. Although not very technical, the roads provide off-roaders of all skill level an area to practice and explore on their mountain bike, dirt bike, ATV or SxS, or high clearance vehicle. No off-road motorized vehicle use is...
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This is a gravel road connector from Molt to Rapelje. You will see more antelope and cows than cars or people along this route. Most of the road is surrounded by private property, so there are no camping opportunities on this route. There are no services between the two small towns, so be prepared w...
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This is a gravel road connector from Columbus to Molt. You will see more antelope and cows than cars or people along this route. Most of the road is surrounded by private property, so zero camping opportunities exist. There are services in Columbus, but none in Molt, so be prepared. There is fairly ...
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This is a gravel road connector from Big Timber to Rapelje. You will see more antelope and cows than cars or people along this route. Most of the road is surrounded by private property, so zero camping opportunities exist. There are services in Big Timber, but none in Rapelje, so be prepared. There...
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Powerline Road connects Pryor Mountain Road to Railroad Grade Road. Part of this road lies on BLM land and part of it lies on Custer National Forest Land. The section that is on BLM land is well-maintained and very easy. Once you get to the Custer National Forest section, it is no longer maintained....
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One of the many access routes to the Pryor Mountains, is Pryor Mountain Road, south of Bridger, MT. Top off your tank in Bridger and head south. Approximately 1.25 miles south on Highway 310 after the merge of Highway 72 to Cody, WY and Highway 310 to Lovell, WY, turn left (east) on Prior Mountain...
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South Pryor Mountain road will lead to South Railbed Road which eventually leads to Warren, MT. Windmills are abundant in this area known as the Pryor Mountain Wind Project. South Pryor Mountain Road is a short stretch of road and is well maintained and accessible by most vehicles during the dry s...
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Inferno Canyon is one of many ways to get to the top of Big Pryor Mountain. The top and bottom third of Inferno Canyon are both relatively easy. The middle third is rocky and very loose, with a couple of steep climbs that have several, sometimes large ledges to ascend. If you are in a full-size ...
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Miller Trail begins approximately 0.5 miles from the intersection of South Railbed Road and South Pryor Mountain Road. The trail is marked at the top only for some reason, but not at the bottom, so it is easy to miss. There is a nice staging area about 0.25 miles in to unload 4x4s. The trail itself ...
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King Trail is one of the more challenging routes to get to the top of Pryor Mountain. It is a rugged road that leads up to Stockman Trail and others. It has several steep, loose climbs that will require 4WD and possibly some lift to clear a couple of 18" ledges.
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Hatcher Pass is an out-and-back off of Cottonwood Road. There are a couple of loose and slightly rutted sections, but nothing challenging. This trail ends at a closed gate bordering private property and you will have to turn around. There is a decent campground about a quarter mile in with some shad...
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Horsethief Recreation Area has easy dirt trails with few steep sections or obstacles. Trails are all connected or out-and-back, so it is unlikely that people will get lost out here. This is the main route connecting the north and south access/parking areas. There are several trails off of this main ...
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Hunt Creek is an easy road up to Ridge Road. It is a little loose and slightly rutted in places but it's a more fun route to take than Cottonwood Road. There are a couple of side spurs that have some nice climbs over to Cottonwood Road if you are feeling a little spicy. Avoid this trail when it's r...
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Cottonwood Road, located between Highway 310 and Highway 72, south of Bridger, Montana, provides motorized and OHV access to over 100 square miles of BLM and State land. Bobcat Pass Road, to the west, is accessible by Cottonwood Road and provides miles of braided roads throughout the 100 plus square...
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South Railbed Road leads south along the Pryor Mountain front to Warren, MT. Windmills are abundant in this area, known as the Pryor Mountain Wind Project. South Railbed Road is well maintained and accessible by most vehicles during the dry season. Due to the lack of gravel in most areas, this roa...
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This is a fun way up to Ridge Road that is pretty loose and fairly rutted in spots. This is a great trail to warm up on early in the year, as it is rideable months before the Bighorns will be. Depending on the weather, it might be possible to ride this all year long. Avoid this trail during the rain...
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Ridge Road is the backbone of the Elk Basin area. It starts in Montana and goes into Wyoming. This is mostly an easy route with access to several other trails in the area. There is a great campsite just on the Wyoming side with magnificent views of the Beartooth Mountains. This road is a mess when r...
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One of the unique areas in the Pryor Mountain foothills is the Petroglyph Canyon Natural Area, located off Gyp Spring Roads. Turn south on the dirt two-track road. As soon as you cross the cattle guard, keep right (west). A deep, narrow, less than 12-inch wide erosion feature will need to be crosse...
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This is a well-maintained gravel road that follows the Stillwater River. It's open year-round with limited access during heavy snowy weather. The first 6.5 miles is a paved two-lane road west of Absarokee before turning into gravel and then back into pavement 1.2 miles before the junction with Nye R...
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Crooked Creek Road (1017) is one of the many access routes to the top of the Pryor Mountains. Crooked Creek Road is accessed from the south either by Helt Road (1016) Gyp Spring Road (1015) or Pryor Mountain Road (2308) from the north. Traveling south to north, Crooked Creek Road begins on the Bur...
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There are approximately 6.5 miles of roads used for motorized use in this area. Although not very technical, the roads provide off-roaders of all skill level an area to practice and explore on their mountain bike, dirt bike, ATV or SxS, or high clearance vehicle. No off-road motorized vehicle use is...
Learn more about Acton Recreation Area

This is a gravel road connector from Columbus to Molt. You will see more antelope and cows than cars or people along this route. Most of the road is surrounded by private property, so zero camping opportunities exist. There are services in Columbus, but none in Molt, so be prepared. There is fairly ...
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This is a gravel road connector from Big Timber to Rapelje. You will see more antelope and cows than cars or people along this route. Most of the road is surrounded by private property, so zero camping opportunities exist. There are services in Big Timber, but none in Rapelje, so be prepared. There...
Learn more about Rapelje Road

Powerline Road connects Pryor Mountain Road to Railroad Grade Road. Part of this road lies on BLM land and part of it lies on Custer National Forest Land. The section that is on BLM land is well-maintained and very easy. Once you get to the Custer National Forest section, it is no longer maintained....
Learn more about Powerline Road

There are approximately 6.5 miles of roads used for motorized use in this area. Although not very technical, the roads provide off-roaders of all skill level an area to practice and explore on their mountain bike, dirt bike, ATV or SxS, or high clearance vehicle. No off-road motorized vehicle use is...
Learn more about Acton Recreation Area

This is a gravel road connector from Columbus to Molt. You will see more antelope and cows than cars or people along this route. Most of the road is surrounded by private property, so zero camping opportunities exist. There are services in Columbus, but none in Molt, so be prepared. There is fairly ...
Learn more about Columbus Molt Road

This is a gravel road connector from Big Timber to Rapelje. You will see more antelope and cows than cars or people along this route. Most of the road is surrounded by private property, so zero camping opportunities exist. There are services in Big Timber, but none in Rapelje, so be prepared. There...
Learn more about Rapelje Road

Powerline Road connects Pryor Mountain Road to Railroad Grade Road. Part of this road lies on BLM land and part of it lies on Custer National Forest Land. The section that is on BLM land is well-maintained and very easy. Once you get to the Custer National Forest section, it is no longer maintained....
Learn more about Powerline Road