
Off-Road Trails
Near East Missoula, Montana
Off-Road Trails Near East Missoula, Montana
Discover the best offroad trails near you. Browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure — whether you're looking for a quick ride or an all-day expedition.

Larch Camp Road
Larch Camp Road is Located in a part of The Lolo National Forest in the South Hills of Missoula, Montana. It is a scenic backcountry road just a few miles from town. Great hiking in the area along with amazing scenery all around. Road is easy gravel for any type of vehicle.
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Forest Service (FS) #2127-1
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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Blue Mountain
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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Blue Mountain Single Track
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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East Twin Creek Road 2117 (To Sheep Mountain hiking Trailhead)
This trail is an easy track that climbs up Sheep Mountain while gaining a lot of elevation. The trail is wide until you reach the upper portion where passing becomes more difficult. There is a parking area at the hiking trailhead. The trail starts at about 3,500 Ft in elevation and climbs to almost ...
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West Greenough
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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Middle Fork Schwartz
This ridge road blasts across the top of the ridge over the Yukon Saddle. It has long straight always with epic views, a dense forest section, an old burned-out section that's regrowing well, and a western-facing section that's hot as heck. There are some severe pot craters. Not potholes, craters! K...
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Miller Peak
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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West Holloman Schwartz
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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Blue Mountain Look Out Trail
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)
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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West Fork Schwartz Creek
This is not the super smooth, easy way into the Sapphire Mountain Range. This trail is rocky, with a few tight corners and a steep climb. There are a few spots with a nice view, but it's more of an access road with no real camping options. There are one to two bars of Verizon LTE service if you have...
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East Fork Rattlesnake
This easy trail heads straight up into the mountains from the valley below. The first mile and a half crosses through private property, so please be respectful and stick to the trail. Once past the private land, the trail twists and turns into the mountains. The trail eventually ends at a line of T-...
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Grave Range Jeep Road - Blue Mountain
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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Mormon Peak
The Mormon Peak Trail is an out and back at Lolo National Forest, Montana. The ride is very smooth until a bumpy section at the top. There are pull-outs along the trail to camp, but the campsite at Mormon Peak has breathtaking views. Some cell service can be found on top of the mountain, but be sure...
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Schwartz Creek
This dirt road into the Saphire Mountains is THE smoothest and most effortless way up the mountain range. The grade isn't steep. The potholes are few. The only drawback is that there are few pullouts for oncoming traffic, but you'll make it work. There are a couple of directions you can choose to ad...
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Verdy Moccasin Ridge
This moderate shelf road leads from the valley below near Connor and heads up into the Sapphire Mountains. The beginning is a shelf road with a steep dropoff with tight turns, loose rocky switchbacks, and ever-changing outstanding views of the valley as you make your ascent. There are a few pullouts...
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2103 West Fork Gold Creek
This trail starts as a spur off of Gold Creek road just before the locked gate at mile 7 bridge. The trail is a fairly high use road that was built for logging trucks so even after a week of rain most AWD vehicles should be okay. No deep mud or ruts exist. Pictured are the couple of muddy spots or s...
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Gold Creek to 7 Mile Bridge
This is an easy dirt trail out to the 7 Mile Bridge. There is a locked gate at the bridge, but one can continue on foot across, and there is a nice dispersed campsite on the other side to the right. The campsite is tucked off in the trees with a view of the river and a nice rock fire ring. The river...
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Gold Creek Trail 126 (Seasonal Access)
At mile 7 of Gold Creek, you reach a bridge with a BLM gate. (This gate is closed during certain times of the year by the BLM for the bear population to breed.) It's open in winter and closes in Spring. It re-opens about June 15th, but the date is set each year by the BLM and changes. As you cross t...
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ATV trails near East Missoula, Montana
Explore ATV-friendly trails near you. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

Larch Camp Road
Larch Camp Road is Located in a part of The Lolo National Forest in the South Hills of Missoula, Montana. It is a scenic backcountry road just a few miles from town. Great hiking in the area along with amazing scenery all around. Road is easy gravel for any type of vehicle.
Learn more about Larch Camp Road

Forest Service (FS) #2127-1
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...
Learn more about Forest Service (FS) #2127-1

Blue Mountain
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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East Twin Creek Road 2117 (To Sheep Mountain hiking Trailhead)
This trail is an easy track that climbs up Sheep Mountain while gaining a lot of elevation. The trail is wide until you reach the upper portion where passing becomes more difficult. There is a parking area at the hiking trailhead. The trail starts at about 3,500 Ft in elevation and climbs to almost ...
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UTV/side-by-side trails near East Missoula, Montana
Find UTV and side-by-side trails near you. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

Larch Camp Road
Larch Camp Road is Located in a part of The Lolo National Forest in the South Hills of Missoula, Montana. It is a scenic backcountry road just a few miles from town. Great hiking in the area along with amazing scenery all around. Road is easy gravel for any type of vehicle.
Learn more about Larch Camp Road

Forest Service (FS) #2127-1
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...
Learn more about Forest Service (FS) #2127-1

Blue Mountain
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

East Twin Creek Road 2117 (To Sheep Mountain hiking Trailhead)
This trail is an easy track that climbs up Sheep Mountain while gaining a lot of elevation. The trail is wide until you reach the upper portion where passing becomes more difficult. There is a parking area at the hiking trailhead. The trail starts at about 3,500 Ft in elevation and climbs to almost ...
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