Dirt Bike Trails
Near Drummond, Montana

Summit Cabin Road is a scenic, three-mile mountain track offering a mild yet engaging four-wheel-drive experience through high-altitude burned forests and rugged Montana backcountry. Ideal for high-clearance vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes, this route provides a steady climb with a maximum elevation ...
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Smart Creek is a scenic, easygoing 4.7-mile trail near Philipsburg, Montana, that is perfect for novice offroaders, scenic cruisers, and those looking to explore the beautiful Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Following the drainage of its namesake creek, the trail climbs gently from an elevatio...
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You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. The road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. This road offers access to other roads and has lots of cows! It's a dirt or rocky road with gentle grades that is safe for mo...
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Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there aren't many spots for camping, maybe a spot or two and not very big. This road does offer access to other roads which will have more camping spots.Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typ...
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Upper Cave Gulch Road is a scenic, beginner-friendly offroad route that offers a perfect short drive for history buffs and casual sightseers wanting to explore Montana's famous Garnet Range. Spanning approximately 2.2 miles with a mild elevation change peaking around 6,030 feet, this narrow trail pr...
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Route begins at the South Old Stage Road leaving Deer Lodge. The route is mainly a 2 vehicle wide gravel roadway. Long straight aways with very wide gentle curves make up the route. You will encounter some rocky areas of road with a few mud holes here and there. The countryside is mostly open and us...
Learn more about Deer Lodge MT-Gold Creek Ranch

Beautiful road with views to enjoy, some points you can see the town below. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small ledges. Roads ...
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This is a great connector trail with amazing views of the canyons below. It connects the well-preserved Garnet Ghost Town to Bear Town. There are plenty of switchbacks and a creek running alongside the whole way. There's even a lovely, well-preserved set of older buildings right in a switchback with...
Learn more about First Chance Gulch To Bear Gulch

This easy section twists and turns through the hills and offers a lot of offshoots that have been blocked off with gates and a few pullouts with evidence of camping. If that is your jam, then there are spots for you. The trail passes by the access to the old Reynolds city cemetery as it twists and t...
Learn more about Eastern Garnet Range Road

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. Offers access to many roads, and they should provide other camp options. Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typically two vehicles wide.
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The Nevada-Ogden road is an thrilling, yet easy route that can be used to explore the Helena National Forest. While it is not routinely maintained, it sees enough seasonal use to be in good general condition. Just about any vehicle could be used to enjoy this trail with no fear of extreme terrain or...
Learn more about Nevada-Ogden Road

This is a fun and scenic loop with a lot of elevation change. It crosses South Boulder Creek nine times and goes by a few old mining remnants while on this loop. The trail is fairly easy although it has had a couple of recent washouts that can be tricky and there are a couple of rocky areas.
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This very potholed and deeply washboard trail leads from the beginning of the dirt section to Montana's best-preserved Ghost Town, Garnet. This site features some of the best-kept historical buildings of its kind. The trail ends at the parking area, and a three-dollar fee per person is well worth it...
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Sometimes it's not about the trail, but the exploration! Montana has a rich and illustrious history of mining, dating back hundreds of years. This loop, accessed off of Nevada-Ogden Road (FS 1163), is a prime example of what's out there that you could easily drive by and never see unless you know it...
Learn more about Blackfoot Mine Loop

This is a very rocky and narrow trail that ends at a stunning high mountain lake and would be a great place for an overnight camp. There are a few easy water crossings and the views are spectacular. There is also an abandoned mine above the lake with a few remnants to explore. This is an in and out ...
Learn more about Thompson Lake

There are a couple gates that are unlocked, please close them behind you. Road dead ends, gets very tight and over grown after second gate. Not recommended for large rigs. Road has views to enjoy, but there isn't much for camping, maybe a small spot.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after r...
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The Dalton is an especially fun and scenic logging road for all modes of travel. Most fun on a large-class ADV bike. Nothing inherently difficult, just fast and flowy, depending on the season. Depending on your direction, it starts in the town of Lincoln, heads up into beautiful forest, over the mou...
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Albicaulis Lake and Alpine Lakes have quickly become two of my favorite spots in Montana this year. I managed to catch five trout in less than half an hour when we visited in the first week of June 2025. The views were absolutely stunning, and we ended up at the bottom of the Race Track Peak basin. ...
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Caruthers Lake is an exceptional mountain trail for intermediate to experienced offroaders seeking a challenging climb with stunning alpine scenery and historic charm. Starting near the intersection of Forest Service Roads 670 and 8507 along Dempsey Creek, this 5.6-mile route climbs roughly 1,850 fe...
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This unimproved and fairly steep dirt road leads from Phillipsburg, MT, east into the mountains to the Granite ghost town and mine, and the Bimetalllic mine complex, now a state park property. Roads require high clearance in some areas due to boulders in the road, and 4WD is mandatory for wet or sno...
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Summit Cabin Road is a scenic, three-mile mountain track offering a mild yet engaging four-wheel-drive experience through high-altitude burned forests and rugged Montana backcountry. Ideal for high-clearance vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes, this route provides a steady climb with a maximum elevation ...
Learn more about Summit Cabin Road

Smart Creek is a scenic, easygoing 4.7-mile trail near Philipsburg, Montana, that is perfect for novice offroaders, scenic cruisers, and those looking to explore the beautiful Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Following the drainage of its namesake creek, the trail climbs gently from an elevatio...
Learn more about Smart Creek

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. The road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. This road offers access to other roads and has lots of cows! It's a dirt or rocky road with gentle grades that is safe for mo...
Learn more about North Fork Gold Creek

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there aren't many spots for camping, maybe a spot or two and not very big. This road does offer access to other roads which will have more camping spots.Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typ...
Learn more about Jackson Park

Summit Cabin Road is a scenic, three-mile mountain track offering a mild yet engaging four-wheel-drive experience through high-altitude burned forests and rugged Montana backcountry. Ideal for high-clearance vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes, this route provides a steady climb with a maximum elevation ...
Learn more about Summit Cabin Road

Smart Creek is a scenic, easygoing 4.7-mile trail near Philipsburg, Montana, that is perfect for novice offroaders, scenic cruisers, and those looking to explore the beautiful Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Following the drainage of its namesake creek, the trail climbs gently from an elevatio...
Learn more about Smart Creek

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. The road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. This road offers access to other roads and has lots of cows! It's a dirt or rocky road with gentle grades that is safe for mo...
Learn more about North Fork Gold Creek

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there aren't many spots for camping, maybe a spot or two and not very big. This road does offer access to other roads which will have more camping spots.Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typ...
Learn more about Jackson Park