Dirt Bike Trails
Near Olney, Montana

The trail is two vehicles wide in most spots. Crosses over several bridges and along a river that pours into Tally Lake. This scenic trail is the main route to Tally Lake Campground and other dispersed campsites off the road. Maintained well in the summer. Multiple pullover spots. Winter is accessib...
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Hallowat Creek North - NF315 is a scenic forest road located north of Columbia Falls, Montana, accessed via North Fork Road. This route leads toward Moose Lake Campground, but deep snow can linger into late spring, limiting access. The gravel surface is generally in good condition with minimal obsta...
Learn more about Hallowat Creek North - NF315

An easy and scenic climb from the valley below to one of the highest peaks in the area. There is ample dispersed camping the entire way, and a nice hike across the main saddle as you approach the top of the trail. The lookout is often staffed. The views from the top are amazing, and there's a nice...
Learn more about Mount Marston Lookout

Unmaintained gravel road through state forest with many cutoff roads/trails that go along with this area. Narrow bridge crossings and plenty of washboard rough spots increase the time it takes to go the little over 8 miles this road runs. You will not need a special vehicle to make it as far as Dead...
Learn more about Coal Creek to Dead Horse #317

This off-road trail is typically one lane in most spots. It is an easy trail with curves and small hills. There are a few dispersed campsites in the area. This trail is Open year-round. You can make a complete loop by going through Lost Thin B Trail. Large Rock Cliffs border the area. The trail is m...
Learn more about Lost Thin

This is a well-maintained dirt road. This trail starts out in a residential area and ends in the woods. It is a seasonal trail as there is a gate 3/4 of the way up the trail. The gate is closed during the winter. The trail is mostly flat with no obstacles. This trail is the main entrance into Lost T...
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Cedar Ridge NF-1690 is an easy 4x4 trail located north of Columbia Falls, Montana, and is accessed directly from N Fork Road. The gravel surface is generally smooth, with a few potholes and occasional standing water. The route winds through forested terrain alongside a small creek and includes sever...
Learn more about Cedar Ridge NF-1690

This trail starts out on an old logging road and then starts to climb up Ashley Mountain. In late spring and early summer, the trail is surrounded by wildflowers. Although this is a shorter trail and ends at two other trails, Ashley Divide and Lupine Trail. so it can easily tie into one of these tra...
Learn more about Ashley Mountain

Big Cr Canyon Creek - NF316 is an easy gravel road located north of Columbia Falls, Montana, with direct access from N Fork Road. This route is commonly used to reach Moose Lake Campground. The surface is smooth, primarily with minor potholes, making it suitable for most vehicle types. Drivers are r...
Learn more about Big Cr Canyon Creek - NF316

This is a great out-and-back trail that begins in the little town of Polebridge. This road does enter Glacier National Park, so be prepared to pay the entrance fee, and depending on the time of year, a vehicle reservation pass may be required in addition to the park entrance fee. Visit https://www....
Learn more about Kintla Lakes

This road takes you from Columbia Falls to the Canadian Border! Fun drive with lots of great stops, and two entrances to Glacier National Park. The most popular stop is Polebridge, MT, where you can try a huckleberry bear claw from the world famous Polebridge Mercantile. You can also enter Glacier N...
Learn more about North Fork Road

Bowman Lake Road is an 11-mile out-and-back trail in Glacier National Park that takes you up to Bowman Lake. Bowman Lake is more popular than Kintla Lake, with more visitors. The road is a maintained dirt road with many switchbacks. At the lake, there is a campground and day use parking. Bring a Kay...
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This is an amazing trail that begins at the north end of Whitefish Lake and meanders through Stillwater State Forest, Flathead National Forest, past Upper Whitefish Lake and up to Red Meadow Lake. The trail is very well maintained, and does have some steep and rocky sections, but overall, is easily ...
Learn more about Red Meadow Creek

This is one of very few 50" trails on the Flathead National Forest. It's a short but fun trail that climbs in elevation quickly and the end of the trail has great views overlooking Ashley Lake. The trail has become more of a single track over the years but is still easily passable with an ATV. The f...
Learn more about 812 ATV Trail

Easy, quiet, fun and friendly trail for good times. The trail takes you through the beautiful Kootenai National Forest. There are some rolling hills and rough terrain, with great views and wildlife. It's a quick trail with the road being mostly dirt.
Learn more about Robert's Mountain Trail

This trail climbs up to a ridgeline and follows the ridgeline to four other trails. This trail is also referred to as "Shale Trail" by the locals. It starts off rocky and turns into a really nice dirt trail. Although it is a single-track trail, it is fairly wide. Along this trail, you will see views...
Learn more about Ashley Divide

This trail is steep! The trail is rocky on one side of the mountain and a dirt single track on the other side of the mountain. It is also one of the trails used to access the Alpine #7 trail. On the west side of the mountain, the trail is wide and rocky with some larger root step-ups and lots of swi...
Learn more about Columbia Mountain Loop

This is an easy and scenic route starting from the Historic Fairview Ranger Station and ending at Lake Koocanusa and the Cripple Horse Marina and RV Park for refreshments or food. There are also multiple off-grid camping spots along this route and a great side hike to the Warland Peak lookout tower ...
Learn more about Summit Springs/Cripple Horse

Fish Creek Road is a narrow gravel road that climbs in elevation to an incredible overlook of Ashley Lake in the Flathead National Forest. From the turn off at Ashley Lane, the road gains 1137 feet after four miles to the overlook and trailhead for Ashley Peak. This is a well maintained forest servi...
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A fun and scenic drive through Northwest Montana. This trail is approximately 2 hours long, but expect an hour drive to get to the trail from Kalispell. From the North Ford Road, the trail starts out well maintained and passes through a residential area. From there, it narrows and gets a bit more ro...
Learn more about Trail Creek to Graves Creek

The trail is two vehicles wide in most spots. Crosses over several bridges and along a river that pours into Tally Lake. This scenic trail is the main route to Tally Lake Campground and other dispersed campsites off the road. Maintained well in the summer. Multiple pullover spots. Winter is accessib...
Learn more about Tally Lake

Hallowat Creek North - NF315 is a scenic forest road located north of Columbia Falls, Montana, accessed via North Fork Road. This route leads toward Moose Lake Campground, but deep snow can linger into late spring, limiting access. The gravel surface is generally in good condition with minimal obsta...
Learn more about Hallowat Creek North - NF315

An easy and scenic climb from the valley below to one of the highest peaks in the area. There is ample dispersed camping the entire way, and a nice hike across the main saddle as you approach the top of the trail. The lookout is often staffed. The views from the top are amazing, and there's a nice...
Learn more about Mount Marston Lookout

Unmaintained gravel road through state forest with many cutoff roads/trails that go along with this area. Narrow bridge crossings and plenty of washboard rough spots increase the time it takes to go the little over 8 miles this road runs. You will not need a special vehicle to make it as far as Dead...
Learn more about Coal Creek to Dead Horse #317

The trail is two vehicles wide in most spots. Crosses over several bridges and along a river that pours into Tally Lake. This scenic trail is the main route to Tally Lake Campground and other dispersed campsites off the road. Maintained well in the summer. Multiple pullover spots. Winter is accessib...
Learn more about Tally Lake

Hallowat Creek North - NF315 is a scenic forest road located north of Columbia Falls, Montana, accessed via North Fork Road. This route leads toward Moose Lake Campground, but deep snow can linger into late spring, limiting access. The gravel surface is generally in good condition with minimal obsta...
Learn more about Hallowat Creek North - NF315

An easy and scenic climb from the valley below to one of the highest peaks in the area. There is ample dispersed camping the entire way, and a nice hike across the main saddle as you approach the top of the trail. The lookout is often staffed. The views from the top are amazing, and there's a nice...
Learn more about Mount Marston Lookout

Unmaintained gravel road through state forest with many cutoff roads/trails that go along with this area. Narrow bridge crossings and plenty of washboard rough spots increase the time it takes to go the little over 8 miles this road runs. You will not need a special vehicle to make it as far as Dead...
Learn more about Coal Creek to Dead Horse #317