Trail Overview

Mink Creek to Highway 43 is a Forest Service road that takes you from East Fork Road and ends at Highway 43, just a couple of miles west of the Big Hole Battle Field. This road is well-maintained and very easy to drive or ride. The surface of the road consists mostly of packed dirt/gravel and has a few sections that are more sandy and loose. This road is an excellent SxS, four-wheeler, 4x4, or dirt bike road. Make sure to have enough fuel to either make a loop to Lost Trail Pass and back to East Fork Road or to ride this road back the way you came. There are a few trail intersections that can get confusing, so consulting the map is helpful. There is a bridge crossing a creek about 20 miles into the ride. That creek is filled with little fish--take a fishing pole for a nice mid-way break. There are lots of animals seen along this road including deer, moose, frogs, snakes, and fish. This road seems to be lightly traveled.

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Difficulty

This is a gentle grade Forest Service road with small rocks but no obstructions. It is 2 vehicles wide almost the entire time with plenty of pull-outs.

Technical Rating

steven kimpton

Nov 08, 2025

Open

closed from the head of mink creek to Schultz saddle during rifle season.

Anson Morris

Aug 24, 2025

Open

Running the route from South to North, the trail starts out fairly smooth and transitions into more bumpy rubble as you move up into the burned areas. As you reach the top of the trail, there a a few obstacles and watercourses around the 12" size that need to be navigated. While driving along the upper ridge, young burnt trees are bending into the roadway, some of which I had to break and move out of the way. Great views up top and a smooth road on the way down.

Justin Eckenrode

Sep 03, 2024

Open