Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about 2103 West Fork Gold Creek
2103 West Fork Gold Creek

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…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 620 Character Ridge Road
620 Character Ridge Road

620 Character Ridge Road

This road winds along Character Ridge from Moon Saddle and down to the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Active logging operations have expanded and improved the existing road with new grading and plenty of room…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 8 Mile
8 Mile

8 Mile

This narrow, easy climb heads from the Bitterroot valley into the sapphire mountains. It begins in a residential area and then hits loose, steep switchbacks to begin the ascent. The trail gets relatively narrow in…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Acton Recreation Area
Acton Recreation Area

Acton Recreation Area

There are approximately 6.5 miles of roads used for motorized use in this area. Although not very technical, the roads provide off-roaders of all skill level an area to practice and explore on their mountain…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Albert Lothrop Rd 5563
Albert Lothrop Rd 5563

Albert Lothrop Rd 5563

Climb your way up into the hills above Alberton and enjoy the views of the Clark Fork river as well as the hills of the Lolo National Forest. This well maintained dirt road is open…
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Total Miles
13.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ambrose Trail
Ambrose Trail

Ambrose Trail

A wide well-grated dirt trail that begins at the base of the Sapphire Mountain range and gains elevation up into the mountains. It is a great trail to access other trails including the Sawmill Ridge…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Anaconda Microwave Overlook
Anaconda Microwave Overlook

Anaconda Microwave Overlook

Getting there: From downtown Anaconda follow Hwy 1 toward Butte for 2.6 miles following the signage toward Lost Creek State Park. Turn left onto Hwy 48 N toward Warm Springs but don't floor it as…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Antelope Basin (FS 230)
Antelope Basin (FS 230)

Antelope Basin (FS 230)

If toured at the correct time of the year, this is an exceptionally beautiful area with tall grasses and fields of wildflowers. In addition, there are many unique and spectacular rock formations. One that struck…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Archibald Loop
Archibald Loop

Archibald Loop

The stunning scenic trail rises far above Seeley Lake into the hills. There are incredible vistas of the lakes and surrounding mountains but no real places to camp unless a pullout in front of a…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Auggie Cutoff Trail
Auggie Cutoff Trail

Auggie Cutoff Trail

Auggie Cutoff TrailThis short cutoff trail is a great way to hop from Rice Ridge to Morrell Clearwater. There are plenty of pullouts to make camp close to town and a few bars of LTE…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Aurora Basin Road
Aurora Basin Road

Aurora Basin Road

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…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Axolotl Lakes Road
Axolotl Lakes Road

Axolotl Lakes Road

Axolotl Lakes Road is like a fine sampling of the beauty Montana has to offer. It begins in one of the state's charming towns, Virginia City, complete with weathered wooden buildings and small restaurants and…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Badger Creek
Badger Creek

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…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bannock Pass and Bannack Ghost Town
Bannock Pass and Bannack Ghost Town

Bannock Pass and Bannack Ghost Town

NOTE spelling differences when doing your research: Bannock with an O for route information, Bannack with an A for state park, ghost town, and campground information.Nestled in the Beaverhead Mountains, part of the Bitterroot Range…
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Total Miles
49.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bare Cone Lookout
Bare Cone Lookout

Bare Cone Lookout

This longer trail is mostly straightforward. However, the map shows a spaghetti of trails in the area. Most of them seem to be gated old logging roads. Many show evidence of fire rings and people…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Barton Gulch
Barton Gulch

Barton Gulch

The Barton Gulch trail is a scenic drive that runs across the northern reaches of the Gravelly Range in Montana. Explore its winding two-tracks, and you'll witness abandoned cabins nestled by babbling brooks, open meadows…
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Total Miles
18.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Barton Gulch and Offshoots
Barton Gulch and Offshoots

Barton Gulch and Offshoots

Beautiful trail with awesome views. Easy trail that gets narrow in spots and had some low hanging fallen trees that could be an issue if you don't want scratches in your paint. Stock 4x4s won't…
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Total Miles
25.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Bass Overlook Trail
Bass Overlook Trail

Bass Overlook Trail

Fun switchback dirt trail that ends at a small parking area with a nice overlook. This is where the Bass Overlook Hiking trail #392 starts and is part of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Bass Overlook Trailhead…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bear Creek
Bear Creek

Bear Creek

This short out and back feature a few nice large established campsites with a 14-day limit, fire rings and picnic benches, a little pit toilet, and good river access. There are plenty of offshoots to…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Bear Creek FS 504 and 4239
Bear Creek FS 504 and 4239

Bear Creek FS 504 and 4239

This is an out-and-back route in the Lolo National Forest. The first right-hand turn takes you to a gate just before a bridge that crosses Bear Creek. The left turn takes you up the west…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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