Dirt Bike Trails
Near Frenchtown, Montana

Feeling like going for a hike without all the sweat and effort? Hop on your ATV or Dirt Bike and head up Edith Peak Trail 42. Weave your way between the ponderosas and larches, shimmy your way along narrow drops to the valley below, and splash through the puddles or snow along the way. Enjoy the vie...
Learn more about Edith Peak Trail 42

This road is a beautiful climb from the Nine Mile Valley up to Edith Peak Ridge. The spring wildflowers make for spectacular views but snow often holds late into May or even into mid-June. Most of the road is well-maintained dirt with some rutting in early spring. Most of the road is a single track ...
Learn more about Six Mile Road (457)

An easy road winding its way up Six Mile to Edith Peak. Hopefully, you're not afraid of heights as this road does narrow with steep drops, but there is plenty of room if your stomach will allow you to continue on. Snow can make this road impassable from early Fall to late Spring, but the wildflowers...
Learn more about Upper Six Mile 5598 / Main Six West 4223

Climb your way up into the hills above Alberton and enjoy the views of the Clark Fork river as well as the hills of the Lolo National Forest. This well maintained dirt road is open year-round but is inaccessible to the majority of wheeled vehicles during winter due to snow. Snow often melts by mid s...
Learn more about Albert Lothrop Rd 5563

Corral Creek road draws its name from the corral at the north end of the road and offers access to beautiful views of the Missoula and Frenchtown areas as well as access to the Lolo National Forest. Whether you're looking for camping, hunting, or just looking for some fields of wildflowers, this is ...
Learn more about Corral Creek Rd 2146

Make your way up to Edith Peak and enjoy views of the valley floor below, vibrant wildflowers, and (if you're lucky) a snow-capped Ch-paa-qn Peak in spring. This road is usually buried in snow from mid-late fall through late spring and includes several stomach-turning moments where the road narrows ...
Learn more about Edith Peak 476-1

Looking for an afternoon outing with access to campsites, picnic areas, views, and light hiking? Look no further! This simple loop will take you along well-maintained gravel roads while giving you access to all that the outdoors has to offer. The road can become difficult to drive in snow but is mos...
Learn more about Butler Creek Loop 456

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 wildlife viewing opportunities.
Learn more about Southside Road

Stony Creek 2178 is an ideal route for offroaders seeking scenic mountain views and access to the backcountry, offering a steady climb through lush forests and vibrant spring and summer wildflowers. Spanning approximately 7 miles with a technical rating of 3, this route climbs over 1,500 feet, start...
Learn more about Stony Creek 2178

While this road boasts beautiful views, access to hiking trails, and other opportunities to explore, the pin-striping and steep drops may deter the average full-width driver. This road starts off as a well-maintained gravel road before growing rougher and narrow as it winds its way up to Kennedy Rid...
Learn more about Kennedy Ridge 5507

If you're looking for access to deep sections of Lolo National Forest near Alberton, this is a great place to start. The road is well-maintained gravel and dirt during summer, but the snow doesn't usually melt until late spring. Make sure to keep your speed low for the first 4 miles to keep from kic...
Learn more about West Fork Petty Creek Road 22

Designed for experienced single-track riders, the Blue Mountain Look Out Trail is a thrilling 4.6-mile climb near Missoula that serves up steep, loose, and rocky challenges with rewarding panoramic views. Starting near Hayes Creek at an elevation of 3,595 feet, this route ascends continuously to the...
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Blue Mountain Lookout Spur (6.07) is a short, steep descent designed for offroaders looking to test their vehicle's descent control and traction on loose mountain terrain. Starting near the scenic Blue Mountain Lookout at an elevation of 6,369 feet, this 0.55-mile dirt trail drops 381 feet to an ele...
Learn more about Blue Mountain Lookout Spur (6.07)

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. This track is super fun and has an abundance of alternative routes that you could take if you check the information ...
Learn more about Blue Mountain Single Track

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 well maintained gravel with some deeper potholes and jagged rocks but be prepared to run into snow during the ...
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Grave Range Jeep Road is an exciting ridge-running route tailored for dirt bike riders and skilled offroaders looking for a scenic and challenging traverse across the Grave Creek Range near Missoula. Stretching approximately 13.4 miles, this rugged trail runs between Petty Mountain and Blue Mountain...
Learn more about Grave Range Jeep Road - Blue Mountain

Wagon Mountain Road travels between Graves Creek Road and Fish Creek Road, mostly along a ridge in the Lolo National Forest. When starting at Graves Creek Road, you have the option to exit via Howard Creek or Fish Creek Road heading north or south. You can also take FS 4237 to the location of the pr...
Learn more about Wagon Mountain Road

This singletrack trail connects Howard Creek Road to Wagon Mountain Road in the Lolo National Forest. I travelled this trail by starting at the top, where it begins off Wagon Mountain Road. There is no trail sign at the start, but the singletrack is visible as it climbs the hillside on the south sid...
Learn more about North Fork of Howard Trail 322

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

South Fork Nemote Creek (FSR 9915)-Sheridan Ridge (FSR 9914-9912) Loop is a route that makes a big loop thru this section of Lolo National Forest. The route climbs to 5500' on a gravel one-lane road with steep banks and turns on the route. The route is only open from 05/16-10/14 or is impassible due...
Learn more about South Fork Nemote Creek - Sheridan Ridge Loop

Feeling like going for a hike without all the sweat and effort? Hop on your ATV or Dirt Bike and head up Edith Peak Trail 42. Weave your way between the ponderosas and larches, shimmy your way along narrow drops to the valley below, and splash through the puddles or snow along the way. Enjoy the vie...
Learn more about Edith Peak Trail 42

This road is a beautiful climb from the Nine Mile Valley up to Edith Peak Ridge. The spring wildflowers make for spectacular views but snow often holds late into May or even into mid-June. Most of the road is well-maintained dirt with some rutting in early spring. Most of the road is a single track ...
Learn more about Six Mile Road (457)

An easy road winding its way up Six Mile to Edith Peak. Hopefully, you're not afraid of heights as this road does narrow with steep drops, but there is plenty of room if your stomach will allow you to continue on. Snow can make this road impassable from early Fall to late Spring, but the wildflowers...
Learn more about Upper Six Mile 5598 / Main Six West 4223

Climb your way up into the hills above Alberton and enjoy the views of the Clark Fork river as well as the hills of the Lolo National Forest. This well maintained dirt road is open year-round but is inaccessible to the majority of wheeled vehicles during winter due to snow. Snow often melts by mid s...
Learn more about Albert Lothrop Rd 5563

This road is a beautiful climb from the Nine Mile Valley up to Edith Peak Ridge. The spring wildflowers make for spectacular views but snow often holds late into May or even into mid-June. Most of the road is well-maintained dirt with some rutting in early spring. Most of the road is a single track ...
Learn more about Six Mile Road (457)

An easy road winding its way up Six Mile to Edith Peak. Hopefully, you're not afraid of heights as this road does narrow with steep drops, but there is plenty of room if your stomach will allow you to continue on. Snow can make this road impassable from early Fall to late Spring, but the wildflowers...
Learn more about Upper Six Mile 5598 / Main Six West 4223

Climb your way up into the hills above Alberton and enjoy the views of the Clark Fork river as well as the hills of the Lolo National Forest. This well maintained dirt road is open year-round but is inaccessible to the majority of wheeled vehicles during winter due to snow. Snow often melts by mid s...
Learn more about Albert Lothrop Rd 5563

Corral Creek road draws its name from the corral at the north end of the road and offers access to beautiful views of the Missoula and Frenchtown areas as well as access to the Lolo National Forest. Whether you're looking for camping, hunting, or just looking for some fields of wildflowers, this is ...
Learn more about Corral Creek Rd 2146