Dirt Bike Trails
Near Florence, Montana

This is a 4x4 high-clearance switchback dirt road. This trail begins through a gravel residential neighborhood; signs ask to drive slowly and keep the dust down. There are a few narrow one-lane sections that run up the ridges with pull-outs at the top and bottom of each section. Take note of pull-ou...
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Fun switchback dirt trail that ends at a small parking area with a nice overlook. This is where the Bass Overlook Hiking trail #392 starts and is part of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Bass Overlook Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. The overlook is a short walk from the p...
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McClain Creek Road (FS 1311) is a scenic and easy four-wheel-drive route ideal for beginner offroaders, scenic drivers, and high-clearance crossovers looking to explore the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. Stretching approximately 4.1 miles with an elevation change from around 3,385 feet up to 4,718 fee...
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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 parts and has many low branches. Be aware of some rockslide areas and frequent slides ...
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Mormon Peak offers a scenic and approachable dirt-road climb through the Lolo National Forest for drivers of all skill levels, rewarding them with breathtaking views and prime mountain-top camping. Starting from Lolo Creek Road near Highway 12, this approximately 9.9-mile out-and-back trail winds up...
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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 rocky; in some spots, rockslides and loose hills could leave large impassable boulders in the way. T...
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The McCalla to St.Mary’s Connection is an ideal route for novice offroaders and scenic tourers looking for a peaceful, wooded dirt trail that links McCalla Ridge to the St. Mary’s area. Spanning approximately 3.0 miles, this point-to-point connector serves as a crucial route to tie multiple trails t...
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South Ambrose is an engaging 3.2-mile out-and-back trail designed for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles and SxSs looking to escape into the scenic Sapphire Mountains of the Bitterroot National Forest. Branching off Ambrose Creek Road (Forest Development Road 428) onto Road 428A, this route cl...
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Middle Ambrose is a scenic off-road trail ideal for ATV, SxS, and dirt bike enthusiasts looking to explore the rugged Sapphire Mountains of Montana. Branching off from the South Ambrose Trail, this route spans approximately 3.3 miles and begins with an easy-going dirt path winding through dense fore...
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Dirt and rocky switchback trail running up to McCalla peak. This trail is overgrown and very narrow in a lot of places. Would recommend this trail be traveled in smaller offroad vehicles such as SxS, ATV, or Dirtbike. There is a campsite or area to park a truck and trailer at the beginning of th...
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This trail is mostly a 1 but earns the 2 rating in the last mile due to two switchbacks getting to the top of the trail. This trail is used primarily to access the very popular St.Mary's hiking trailhead. There is a small parking area at the top that tightly accommodates about 10 vehicles. From the ...
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Middle Fork Schwartz is an ideal route for scenic explorers, dirt bikers, and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts seeking stunning views of the Sapphire Mountains without high-difficulty obstacles. Running roughly 5.3 miles between Holloman Saddle and Schwartz Creek, this dirt track descends approximately ...
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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 easy, with tight turns and some rocky sections. A few spots collect water and end up with larger...
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This is a stunning drive into the Bitterroots from the Bell Crossing area. You start in a residential area and ascend to the trailhead for the Glen Lake hike. Along the way are a few hidden waterfalls, some dispersed camping spots, and a few breathtaking corners as you climb above the Bitterroot Val...
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This offshoot of Elk Meadows FS 451 offers fantastic views of the South Fork of Lolo Creek drainage. There are several nice dispersed campsites that have excellent views. The out-and-back extension is worth checking out if you are already on a trip from Elk Meadows to Packer Meadows and have extra t...
Learn more about Small Creek FS 4292

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 that bubble up along the trail. Watch for boulders that roll down the cliffside, as they could be hiding...
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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 of snow by mid-June. There are many spur trails and dispersed camping areas along this route.
Learn more about Elk Meadows - Packers Meadows

This is a short and beautiful drive. It's a windy and easy graded road that almost any car can make. Once you pass the residential area, the trail twists back and forth through a beautiful canyon and ends at a hiking trailhead with several parking spots, a pit toilet, and one official campsite with ...
Learn more about Big Creek Trailhead

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 you take it after a big storm or early spring. Some sections are pretty narrow, and it would be a way to re...
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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 trail that runs across the top of the mountains and links up to the Sawmill Saddle trail. Connect all...
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This is a 4x4 high-clearance switchback dirt road. This trail begins through a gravel residential neighborhood; signs ask to drive slowly and keep the dust down. There are a few narrow one-lane sections that run up the ridges with pull-outs at the top and bottom of each section. Take note of pull-ou...
Learn more about Sweeney Creek Trail

Fun switchback dirt trail that ends at a small parking area with a nice overlook. This is where the Bass Overlook Hiking trail #392 starts and is part of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Bass Overlook Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. The overlook is a short walk from the p...
Learn more about Bass Overlook Trail

McClain Creek Road (FS 1311) is a scenic and easy four-wheel-drive route ideal for beginner offroaders, scenic drivers, and high-clearance crossovers looking to explore the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. Stretching approximately 4.1 miles with an elevation change from around 3,385 feet up to 4,718 fee...
Learn more about McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)

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 parts and has many low branches. Be aware of some rockslide areas and frequent slides ...
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This is a 4x4 high-clearance switchback dirt road. This trail begins through a gravel residential neighborhood; signs ask to drive slowly and keep the dust down. There are a few narrow one-lane sections that run up the ridges with pull-outs at the top and bottom of each section. Take note of pull-ou...
Learn more about Sweeney Creek Trail

Fun switchback dirt trail that ends at a small parking area with a nice overlook. This is where the Bass Overlook Hiking trail #392 starts and is part of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Bass Overlook Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. The overlook is a short walk from the p...
Learn more about Bass Overlook Trail

McClain Creek Road (FS 1311) is a scenic and easy four-wheel-drive route ideal for beginner offroaders, scenic drivers, and high-clearance crossovers looking to explore the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. Stretching approximately 4.1 miles with an elevation change from around 3,385 feet up to 4,718 fee...
Learn more about McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)

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 parts and has many low branches. Be aware of some rockslide areas and frequent slides ...
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