Dirt Bike Trails Near Butte, Montana

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German Gulch

Double track 50" ATV and motorcycle trail. Awesome flowing trail that is a little rocky at first but incredible later on. Watch for trail closures as you will be near the continental divide trail system.…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Canyon Creek - Quartz Hill

This route will take you through Vipond Park, a subalpine meadow. The southern approach to the meadow is a very steep single-lane road with limited turnouts, do not bring a trailer on this side. This…
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Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

GSVA Route

Pipestone has about 75 miles of developed ORV riding trails and is open year around. There are 5 major parking areas Pipestone Trailhead, Four Corners Staging Area, Ringing Rocks Staging Area, Whiskey Gulch Trailhead and…
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Total Miles
30.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Champion Pass

This trail is a slightly more challenging route from Interstate 90 east, over the continental Divide at Champion Pass. The easier route begins near Deer Lodge and meets this one at Orofino campground. After exiting…
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Total Miles
24.3
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Spire Flat Track 8635

On this trail, you can expect small rocks, nice straightaways, some corners, and small inclines/declines. Overall the trail is fairly smooth and excellent for all riders alike. The trail runs North to South and meets…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Anaconda Microwave Overlook

On the trail, you will go past a few residential homes and generally stay left to avoid their driveways and stay on the route. After passing through an H1 wide wallow, you will go through…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ringing Rocks Trail

A short, fun trail that has a variety of obstacles. It includes a water crossing that ranges from 1 to 3 feet depending on the time of year. The the trail will have snow into…
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Total Miles
17.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Pucker Pass to Whitetail Reservoir

This trail has a lot of large rocks, tight turns, erosion, loose rocks, and downed trees to navigate around, over, and through. It's 6.2 miles, and you gain over 2,400 feet in elevation, with steep…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Little Boulder River Rd

This is a great little out-and-back trail that starts out fairly easy with some loose rocks and tight pinches. It gets harder half way through, when the trail gets steeper up a very loose and…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ratio Mountain Majesty Loop

This trail is 2.7 miles long and gains 1400 feet in elevation, most of it on the first rocky hill. You loop completely around Ratio Mountain (7175 feet high), with beautiful views into the Whitehall…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

This trail consists of steep grades, off-camber portions, washouts, erosion, rocks, and ruts. It's a narrow trail, but our 75-inch SXS fit. There's lots of downed timber in the area, which sometimes results in branches…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Cattle Drive to Bear Gulch

This 12-mile trail starts at Montana Highway 69 near Boulder, MT, at the intersection with Cattle Drive Road. You drive along the Boulder River, go under I-15, and then turn into Galena Gulch on the…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Caruthers Lake

A great scenic trail with a few interesting spots with tight trees and big rocks. This routes gives you the opportunity to do a bit of exploring so leave a little extra time for that…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek

Running just east of Montana's State Route 399 / Whitetail Road, you'll find this trail meandering through the eastern slopes of Deer Lodge National Forest. Outstanding views, a few obstacles and trails just wide enough…
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Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su

High Mountain Meadows

This is an easy 4-mile trail at just over 6,000 feet, crossing high mountain meadows and forests. A 75-inch SXS fits easily. It's beautiful scenery with lots of potential for wildlife. This trail loops back…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Trail Less Traveled

This short little trail (1 mile) goes into a secluded, quiet part of the Deerlodge National Forest where most people don't go. It's about a 10-minute trail. It offers beautiful tent camping and picnic locations.…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wickes Tunnel: Basin to Corbin

The Wickes Tunnel is an abandoned railroad tunnel that can be tricky to find but if you do, be ready for a dark, eerie ride. Warning, water levels in the tunnel could do some serious…
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Boulder Alley

This track exits the Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek Trail, goes west for just over a mile, and gets into an area of large boulders and pine trees. If you're on a quad or a…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Boulder Alley Spur

This track exits the Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek Trail, goes west for just over a mile, connects with Boulder Alley Trail, and gets into an area of large boulders and pine trees. If you're…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Little Blackfoot

The road starts off as pavement for only 4 short miles, it goes through private property, after that you will enjoy amazing views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space for a large…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Warm Springs Creek Road 170

Follow Warm Springs Creek to find some beautiful remote campsites with the sounds of the rushing creek or nighttime critters. This road starts as a well-maintained gravel road for the first 3.5 miles before crossing…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bison Mountain

This road can be muddy when wet, with water puddles, it has beautiful views, there seems to be no camping. There is a hiking trail but it is very overgrown and hard to find. Not…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Monarch

Beautiful road with views to enjoy. When wet there will be water puddles that can be deep. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two, the road ends at a hiking trail with…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Elliston Spotted Dog

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. Dirt or…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

North Whitetail Road Spur

This spur explores a portion of the Deerlodge National Forest west of North Whitetail Road. From Boulder, MT, take Highway 69 south towards Whitehall. Turn right on North Whitetail Road. You can stage in some…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Puddle Splasher

This 2.4-mile trail takes only 15-20 minutes to complete. In late July there were multiple puddles to cross, so there is probably water in this area routinely. It's an excellent route to work your way…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ontario

The road has been rerouted due to a bridge giving out, but you will still be able to get to this road to enjoy its views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Fisher Lake

This is a fun and short trail to Fisher Lake. The trail is rough and rocky but very easy except for one V notch obstacle that bumps the rating, otherwise, this would be considered a…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

South Beaver

This is a short rutty loop. You'll find a steep hill at the end that adds some excitement to your trip. Pretty simple work for most 4x4 vehicles. Always come prepared with rescue gear, especially…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Erosion Excursion

This trail is very accurately described in its name. Lots of erosion, off-camber, and easy inclines. It's 4.8 miles through a beautiful healthy forest. You do hit a little patch of downed timber, but 80%…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa