Lionhead

Total Miles13.4
Technical Rating
5Moderate
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail Type50" Trail
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

The Lionhead ATV Trail is very scenic trail located conveniently between West Yellowstone, Montana and Island Park, Idaho. The trail has a 50" width restriction. This is a very popular area for snowmobiles in winter, but is a nice trail in the summer as well. You can easily spend half a day in the area, and if you cross the highway and try the Two Top Trail it can make a full day ride. This particular trail climbs high up to the base of the cliff at Lionhead Peak. Be sure to look for Mountain Goats.

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Technical Rating

5

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Doug Greene
Sep 05, 2025
Open
Dusty
I agree with Chad James regarding difficulty. There are some pretty tight, steep and loose switchbacks. Had to get off and walk the bike a couple times. Be sure to take some time to stop and enjoy the amazing views.
ripper dobis
Aug 07, 2025
Open
NormalDusty
No single track on this loop. Whole thing was fun and pretty easy. Did this lion loop and then crossed the highway and did the butter trail down and back in about an hour
Chad James
Jul 22, 2025
Open
Normal
This trail is rated a 5/10, and i would say that's probably accurate overall, but there are certainly 8/10 sections that make this much harder than the rating. Long story short....don't ride the Lionhead section of this route on a big bike. It's a skilled rider on a dirt bike that will enjoy this ride. Encountered side by sides who struggled with the switchbacks on this trail. Fun trail, but if you can't handle the first switchbacks, don't keep going.
Luke C
Jul 27, 2023
2021 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Tristan Carisch
Jul 19, 2023
Open
Dusty
Cj Conklin
Jun 28, 2023
Obstructed
Deep SnowDowned Tree
Tiffany Butler
Jun 02, 2023
Obstructed
Deep SnowDowned Tree
Brad Long
May 20, 2023
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Rory Edwards
Feb 22, 2023
1988 Jeep Wrangler
Seasonally Closed

Lionhead Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch

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