Dirt Bike Trails
Near Lolo, Montana

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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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 ...
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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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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...
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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...
Learn more about McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)

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...
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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

Located within the scenic Lolo National Forest in the South Hills area, this 1.6-mile unpaved route is perfect for any standard passenger vehicle, requiring no special off-road modifications. The trail climbs gently from an elevation of approximately 3,860 feet to a peak of 4,315 feet, offering a mo...
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Forest Service (FS) #2127-1 is open from 5/16 to 11/30. The 7.3-mile drive along the rugged forest service road is an adventurous and scenic journey. Steep mountainsides offer thrilling moments and breathtaking views of the skyline that make it worthwhile. Despite the rough terrain, cell phone servi...
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This is an out-and-back route in the Lolo National Forest. The first right-hand turn takes you to a gate just before a bridge that crosses Bear Creek. The left turn takes you up the west side of the drainage above Bear Creek and provides stunning views of the Bitterroot Mountains. There were several...
Learn more about Bear Creek FS 504 and 4239

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...
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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

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 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 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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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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West Holloman Schwartz is a scenic ridge-top route ideal for beginner offroaders, overland campers, and those driving high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles or SxSs looking for sweeping mountain views. Spanning approximately 4.8 miles with a mild elevation gain of around 778 feet, this trail winds...
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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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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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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)

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

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...
Learn more about Mormon Peak

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 ...
Learn more about Blue Mountain

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)

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