Dirt Bike Trails Near Bonner-West Riverside, Montana
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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
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
West Greenough
This easy out-and-back passes by a great shooting range spot carved into the hillside about a third of the way along the trail. There are tight turns and muddy puddles from all the little springs… Learn more about West Greenough
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
East Twin Creek Road 2117 (To Sheep Mountain hiking Trailhead)
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
Verdy Moccasin Ridge
This moderate shelf road leads from the valley below near Connor and heads up into the Sapphire Mountains. The beginning is a shelf road with a steep dropoff with tight turns, loose rocky switchbacks, and… Learn more about Verdy Moccasin Ridge
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Middle Fork Schwartz
This ridge road blasts across the top of the ridge over the Yukon Saddle. It has long straight always with epic views, a dense forest section, an old burned-out section that's regrowing well, and a… Learn more about Middle Fork Schwartz
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
West Fork Schwartz Creek
This is not the super smooth, easy way into the Sapphire Mountain Range. This trail is rocky, with a few tight corners and a steep climb. There are a few spots with a nice view,… Learn more about West Fork Schwartz Creek
Total Miles
3.9
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
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
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
Schwartz Creek
This dirt road into the Saphire Mountains is THE smoothest and most effortless way up the mountain range. The grade isn't steep. The potholes are few. The only drawback is that there are few pullouts… Learn more about Schwartz Creek
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Sluice Creek
This is a rocky twisty ridge road. It's open seasonally with a gate near the first bottom switchback. The trail has fantastic views of the Bitterroot Valley and Sapphire Range. The trail is loose and… Learn more about Sluice Creek
Total Miles
10
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
620 Character Ridge Road
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
Ninemile Prairie East
This route is a beautiful, scenic excursion with amazing views of the Blackfoot River. This trail is a fun way to connect two sections of paved roads. One end begins or ends at the Whittaker… Learn more about Ninemile Prairie East
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
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
Upper Skyline to Cinnabar Saddle
This easy ridge road has impressive views of the Bitterroot Valley as it twists its way in and out of the trees. Previous tree clearing makes for a nice open ride. There are a few… Learn more about Upper Skyline to Cinnabar Saddle
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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
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
Skyline
This scenic, narrow trail twists its way through the trees. There are a few pullouts here and there to pass oncoming traffic and lots of evidence of tree cutting. Be prepared to clear trees if… Learn more about Skyline
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Ambrose Trail
A wide well-grated dirt trail that begins at the base of the Sapphire Mountain range and gains elevation up into the mountains. It is a great trail to access other trails including the Sawmill Ridge… Learn more about Ambrose Trail
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
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
South Ambrose
This fun little out-and-back deviates from the main trail into the hills. There are lots of twists and turns, dips and dives. It's generally narrow with a few mild rutted sections. Once you pass the… Learn more about South Ambrose
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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