Montana Mountain

Wante stop give a trial report 157 about 2.67 miles in take the wash instead of veering right on the trail. The 157 is washed out at the cattle guard. I failed at maneuvering it because I was solo. Glad I got to on sliders. I probably could have made it but chose to just back track a few hundred feet. This trail is one of the most scenic trails I’ve ever been on. I could tell it was deteriorating from the last rains we had. Other than that it’s very easy and worth the 5-6 hour trip! Wow that was a long day!

This is a beautiful trail up the mountain. Lots of washboard at the beginning with a rockier trail beginning later. Recent rain has eroded some of the road causing erosion on some steep turns. Larger vehicles like Gladiators had to make a 3 point turn in order to avoid these. Even in a JKU we had to back up and reposition at a particularly crappy switchback with erosion. It’s amazing to go from desert to pines and back climbing 5100 feet. There is a cool woodsman’s cottage to check out towards the end of the loop. I noted muddy bc there are several places where you cross fairly minor running water and then back to rocks making them slick. Def don’t take this trial after a recent heavy rain as it looks like areas become impassible bc of water. Overall a beautiful ride and well worth the time.

Following all the rains it wasn’t as muddy as I anticipated but few areas were slick - just power through NBD. Just stuck to the west side this ride but be out there again in a week.