Off-Road Trails Near Wheatland, Montana

Traveling this rough clay-based gravel road between Toston and Lombard, you can expect to see range cattle, prickly pear cacti, plenty of sagebrush, and rattlesnakes. Use extreme caution on this road in the rain. Numerous washouts could make it dangerous. As you gain more than 1,300 feet in elevatio...
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Point-to-point, moderately traveled road north of Belgrade in the Gallatin Valley. Maintained dirt and gravel surface, typically two vehicles wide. Should not require 4WD in dry conditions. Expect muddy conditions when wet, and some drifting snow over the road in winter. If starting from the south, ...
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This is an easy grated out and back dirt road begins through some open range before turning up into the mountains. Watch for range cattle on the road early in the trail. Once the trail starts heading up into the mountains a creek appears along the left side of the trail. There are a couple of areas ...
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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 bison roaming, a phenomenal view of the Madison River, and beautiful buttes and mountains. Alo...
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The track begins from the town of Maudlow from the south. From the north, it can be accessed from Meadow Creek Road via the town of Ringling. The track begins when you cross from Meagher County to Gallatin County. This is a point-to-point, one-lane dirt and gravel road with room to pass in plenty of...
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Flathead Pass is a short and sweet, easy trail filled with great views, a few off-camber sections, and some small to medium washouts. The trail starts after turning off Rocky Mountain Road and onto Flathead Pass Road. At first, it may seem like you are driving through a private ranch, but shortly af...
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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 trail is about 5600 feet. The wildlife in this area includes elk, deer, and bears. ...
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This point-to-point dirt and gravel two-lane road connects Highway 191 south of Four Corners to Norris Road west of Four Corners, offering a scenic alternative to the main highway. Portions of the road are unmaintained, and following recent snowmelt or rain, the surface can become very muddy and rut...
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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 miles, going a bit higher into the Helena National Forest. You drive along the West Fork of In...
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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 Crow Creek near the Mission Lookout Picnic Area and several camping areas. The scenery is spectacular, ...
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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 Forest. The scenery is spectacular, the forest is healthy and well-maintained, and the wildlife in...
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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 Forest. The scenery is spectacular, the forest is healthy and well-maintained, and the wildlife inclu...
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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 through Norris Gulch, and then use these Forest Service trails: the Ahlman trail, Hog...
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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 spectacular, the forest is healthy and well-maintained, and the wildlife includes deer, e...
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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 of Indian Creek. The scenery is spectacular, the forest is healthy and well-maintained, and the wildlife includes ...
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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 downed timber in this forest, and at times, you may have to move a fallen tree to get by. Carrying a saw...
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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. There is some downed timber in this forest, and at times, you may have to move a fallen tree to ...
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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 top and the mine are worth it. There are a handful of very easy water crossings that are hardly a foot dee...
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Tucked into the Madison Valley just west of Norris, Revenue Flats is one of southwestern Montana's best-kept secrets — a sprawling BLM playground offering free dispersed camping, rock climbing, mountain biking, and wide-open riding just 36 miles from Bozeman. Sweeping views of the Tobacco Root and M...
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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 Merrel Springs. The scenery is spectacular, the forest is healthy and well-maintained, and the wildlife include...
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Traveling this rough clay-based gravel road between Toston and Lombard, you can expect to see range cattle, prickly pear cacti, plenty of sagebrush, and rattlesnakes. Use extreme caution on this road in the rain. Numerous washouts could make it dangerous. As you gain more than 1,300 feet in elevatio...
Learn more about Lombard Coke Ovens

Point-to-point, moderately traveled road north of Belgrade in the Gallatin Valley. Maintained dirt and gravel surface, typically two vehicles wide. Should not require 4WD in dry conditions. Expect muddy conditions when wet, and some drifting snow over the road in winter. If starting from the south, ...
Learn more about Dry Creek Road

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 bison roaming, a phenomenal view of the Madison River, and beautiful buttes and mountains. Alo...
Learn more about Buffalo Jump - Black Fords Fish Access

The track begins from the town of Maudlow from the south. From the north, it can be accessed from Meadow Creek Road via the town of Ringling. The track begins when you cross from Meagher County to Gallatin County. This is a point-to-point, one-lane dirt and gravel road with room to pass in plenty of...
Learn more about Sixteen Mile Creek Road

Traveling this rough clay-based gravel road between Toston and Lombard, you can expect to see range cattle, prickly pear cacti, plenty of sagebrush, and rattlesnakes. Use extreme caution on this road in the rain. Numerous washouts could make it dangerous. As you gain more than 1,300 feet in elevatio...
Learn more about Lombard Coke Ovens

Point-to-point, moderately traveled road north of Belgrade in the Gallatin Valley. Maintained dirt and gravel surface, typically two vehicles wide. Should not require 4WD in dry conditions. Expect muddy conditions when wet, and some drifting snow over the road in winter. If starting from the south, ...
Learn more about Dry Creek Road

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 bison roaming, a phenomenal view of the Madison River, and beautiful buttes and mountains. Alo...
Learn more about Buffalo Jump - Black Fords Fish Access

The track begins from the town of Maudlow from the south. From the north, it can be accessed from Meadow Creek Road via the town of Ringling. The track begins when you cross from Meagher County to Gallatin County. This is a point-to-point, one-lane dirt and gravel road with room to pass in plenty of...
Learn more about Sixteen Mile Creek Road