This is an easy trail with plenty of incredible scenery. Consisting of mostly dirt and gravel, the trail is typically maintained fairly well year-round. Depending on the time of year, you can expect to see… Learn more about Buffalo Jump - Black Fords Fish Access
Total Miles
14.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Boulder to Toston via Black Sage Pass
For those who like to take the road less traveled, this back road trek will take you between the small Montana towns of Boulder and Toston. Traversing Jefferson and Broadwater counties this route takes about… Learn more about Boulder to Toston via Black Sage Pass
Total Miles
40.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
North Meadow - Twin Lakes
North Meadows is a rocky, boulder-filled trail with the beautiful Twin Lakes at the top that provide great fishing and beautiful campsites. Sliders are heavily recommended for this trail, as you'll be crawling over boulders… Learn more about North Meadow - Twin Lakes
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Granite Lake
Fairly easy trail with some great views. Trail got narrow in some spots from freshly cut trees. Some quick switchbacks could be challenging in a longer wheelbase. Not a lot of traffic on the trail… Learn more about Granite Lake
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
North Meadow - McKelvey
Progressively harder trail that winds along North Meadow Creek for the first 2 miles before climbing to over 9,000 feet to access McKelvy Lake, Mine Lake, and Cliff Lake (Note the final segment to Cliff… Learn more about North Meadow - McKelvey
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Townsend To Winston
This 68-mile trail takes you from Old Woman's Grave Road just outside of Townsend, on a winding, twisting path through the National Forest, to Winston. You will travel across the National Guard Training grounds, up… Learn more about Townsend To Winston
Total Miles
65.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
South Baldy Loop
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Virginia Creek (1249)
The Tobacco Mountains are a fun day of exploring lots of shorter side trails. The amount of time here really depends on how much exploring you want to do. There is nothing extremely difficult here… Learn more about Virginia Creek (1249)
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
South Meadow Creek Lake
The South Meadow Creek Lake Trail is an out and back in Beaverhead National Forest, Montana. The trail has beautiful views throughout, especially at the mountain lake. The first half is very easy and then… Learn more about South Meadow Creek Lake
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cliff Lake Trail
This is a very short trail to Cliff Lake at the top of the McKelvey Lake Trail and accessed from Mine Lake. Although short, the lake is absolutely worth seeing and the fishing is great.… Learn more about Cliff Lake Trail
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Granite Creek Road (161/49)
This is a regularly maintained Forest Service Road that takes you from the Tobacco Mountains down to Highway 287, approximately 3 miles southwest of Nevada City, Montana. The route takes you to some very interesting… Learn more about Granite Creek Road (161/49)
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crow Creek
This 7-mile one-way trail cuts across the Helena National Forest by Glendale Butte and Big Mountain. It connects to Norris Gulch on the south end and Weasel Creek on the north end. You drive along… Learn more about Crow Creek
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cold Springs Road
This trail connects Weston Creek Lower Portion with Weston Creek Upper Portion by going south around Giant Hill. It's just over 4 miles one way and runs between 5300and 6200 feet in the Helena National… Learn more about Cold Springs Road
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Indian Creek Road
This 10-mile trail takes you from Highway 287 near Townsend into the Helena National Forest. You go through a beautiful canyon, gain 3500 feet in elevation, and experience the majesty of Montana. The scenery is… Learn more about Indian Creek Road
Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Indian Creek Road Spur 1
This 8-mile RT trail explores the Helena National Forest north of Indian Creek Road. The views of Canyon Ferry Lake and the valley are breathtaking. The forest is healthy and well-maintained. The elevation along this… Learn more about Indian Creek Road Spur 1
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Weston Creek Lower Portion
The Weston Creek Lower Portion Trail connects Indian Creek Road Trail to the Weston Creek Upper Portion Trail, the Weston Creek Spur #1, the Merrel Springs Trail, and the Cold Springs Road Trail. It's two… Learn more about Weston Creek Lower Portion
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Radersburg Pass Loop
This 8-mile track loops off of the Skyline Mine Trail on Radersburg Pass Road and circles back via Tramway Road. You climb to an elevation of 7600 feet in Deerlodge National Forest. There is some… Learn more about Radersburg Pass Loop
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Weston Creek Upper Portion
Weston Creek Trail connects Indian Creek Road Trail to the Canyon Ferry to Winston via Helena National Forest Trail at the Eagle Guard Cabin. It's two miles, climbing up to 6200 feet in the National… Learn more about Weston Creek Upper Portion
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wilson Creek Divide Road
This is a very nice and easy forest service road with several decent-sized boulders sticking up in the road. Once you reach the peak and start down the other side, it narrows to a tight,… Learn more about Wilson Creek Divide Road
Total Miles
26.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Merrel Springs
This section of the Merrel Springs Trail goes down to 5900 feet in the Helena National Forest and connects to the Weston Creek Trail. It's just under 1 mile and goes along the West Fork… Learn more about Merrel Springs
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Skyline Mine Trail
An easy trail with gorgeous views and an old mine to explore at the top. This trail gets very narrow, with potential for pinstriping on vehicles that pass through, but the gorgeous views at the… Learn more about Skyline Mine Trail
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Skyline Mine Spur
This 4-mile track connects Elkhorn Road to Skyline Mine Trail in the Deerlodge National Forest. You turn off of Elkhorn Road near Tacoma Gulch and basically travel northeast to a high point of 6500 feet.… Learn more about Skyline Mine Spur
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek
Running just east of Montana's State Route 399 / Whitetail Road, you'll find this trail meandering through the eastern slopes of Deer Lodge National Forest. Outstanding views, a few obstacles and trails just wide enough… Learn more about Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek
Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Badger Creek
The Badger Creek Trail is just under 3 miles and connects Indian Creek Trail with Merrel Springs Trail. The highest elevation on this trail is 7353 feet, and you drop down to 6400 feet at… Learn more about Badger Creek
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
McCarty Creek Trail
This county road is one of the most challenging drives in the area. It has plenty of obstacles to keep you entertained. This route is also a fun drive in the early winter. Starting in… Learn more about McCarty Creek Trail
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Prickly Pear to Tizer Lakes
Starting from Montana Highway 282, you will take the bend onto Tizer Lake Road, which leads to Prickly Pear Road. Prickly Pear Road goes through private land, but there is a designated route to access… Learn more about Prickly Pear to Tizer Lakes
Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Puddle Splasher
This 2.4-mile trail takes only 15-20 minutes to complete. In late July there were multiple puddles to cross, so there is probably water in this area routinely. It's an excellent route to work your way… Learn more about Puddle Splasher
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ratio Mountain Majesty Loop
This trail is 2.7 miles long and gains 1400 feet in elevation, most of it on the first rocky hill. You loop completely around Ratio Mountain (7175 feet high), with beautiful views into the Whitehall… Learn more about Ratio Mountain Majesty Loop
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Erosion Excursion
This trail is very accurately described in its name. Lots of erosion, off-camber, and easy inclines. It's 4.8 miles through a beautiful healthy forest. You do hit a little patch of downed timber, but 80%… Learn more about Erosion Excursion
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Boulder Alley Spur
This track exits the Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek Trail, goes west for just over a mile, connects with Boulder Alley Trail, and gets into an area of large boulders and pine trees. If you're… Learn more about Boulder Alley Spur
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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