Dirt Bike Trails
Near Whitefish, Montana

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...
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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

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...
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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 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...
Learn more about Starlite

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

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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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

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 is an easy, scenic drive down the east side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Many developed and primitive camping spots, with numerous lake access points and lots of hiking trails. This is considered the higher-traffic side, so expect a lot of trucks and trailers, especially on the weekends. This sid...
Learn more about Hungry Horse Reservoir - East

This is a scenic drive down the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. There are plenty of developed and primitive camping spots, and lake access points everywhere. The road is maintained, and paved for the first 12 miles, but potholes are still abundant. Drive the distance, and you'll end up in Spott...
Learn more about Hungry Horse Reservoir - West

This is a scenic road that leads to the top of Desert Mountain where you can get a spectacular nearly 240 degree view of the surrounding area at an elevation of 6,415. There is also a very short road that leads to Belton Point once you get to the top. This single lane forest service road is accessed...
Learn more about Desert Mountain

This trail is one of many access trails to Alpine #7. It starts off on an old road and is single-track all the way. When you get close to the top, you will ride in some rocky trail sections. You will enjoy views of the many lakes in the Flathead Valley area.
Learn more about South Fork Hemler Creek

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

Take this fun cut across from Desert Mountain to Emery Creek through dense woods and you will be rewarded with up-close views of the Great Northern Mountain. In the spring, be aware of lingering snow and clay mud, as parts of the trail are slow to melt. Expect seasonal mountain creeks and waterfalls...
Learn more about Emery Creek Desert Leg

Fun trail with a great hike at the end to Doris Mountain. The trail is narrow, rocky, and slow going in some parts. 4x4 isn't necessary, but good tires are. Parking at the trailhead is limited, but there's a small meadow at the base of the trailhead with plenty of area to park.
Learn more about Aurora Basin Road

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

This is a beautiful drive into areas of dense woods, mountain creeks, and seasonal waterfalls, with up-close views of the Great Northern Mountain. In the spring, be aware of lingering snow and clay mud, as parts of the trail are slow to melt. There are a few camping sites, dense trails, and lots of ...
Learn more about Emery Creek

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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