Hungry Horse Reservoir - West

Total Miles 51.4
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is a scenic drive down the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. There are plenty of developed and primitive camping spots, and lake access points everywhere. The road is maintained, and paved for the first 12 miles, but potholes are still abundant. Drive the distance, and you'll end up in Spotted Bear, where you can fish the South Fork River and camp at Spotted Bear Campground. Hiking options are endless, as well as several access points to the Jewel Basin. The road closes during winter at the parking lot just past the dam, but is accessible for snowmobiling and skiing during the winter months.

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Difficulty

Maintained forest road with no obstacles.

Technical Rating

1

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KelleySue Bain
May 04, 2026
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Road is dry, snow free and most the blow down has been cleared from the west side. There is a new mudslide that has been pushed back making it safe for one vehicle to pass by. Some new bigger rocks are on the roadway but they can easily be avoided. The road is still gated at Spotted Bear, forcing you to go back the way you came. Tracks on the east side of the gate show that people are reaching it from the east side and also turning back.
Jacob Waring
Jun 25, 2025
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Samuel Brown
Jul 14, 2024
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Road is in great shape but was very busy today.
Melissa Reudelhuber
Jun 22, 2024
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Open all the way around the lake. No ice or snow, low dust but no mud.
Berto Moore
Jun 10, 2023
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Hungry Horse Reservoir - West Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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