Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about Deer Mountain
Deer Mountain

Deer Mountain

This is a short offshoot of the North Fork Rye Road that almost takes you to the Deer Mountain lookout tower. Unfortunately, there is a gate about a half mile from the lookout tower, so…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Denver Ridge
Denver Ridge

Denver Ridge

This 10-mile RT track goes from Clear Creek Trail up to just over 4000 feet in the Lolo National Forest. There is room to let another vehicle pass on some of the corners. All private…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Desert Mountain
Desert Mountain

Desert Mountain

This is a scenic road that leads to the top of Desert Mountain where you can get a spectacular nearly 240 degree view of the surrounding area at an elevation of 6,415. There is also…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Devil's Canyon
Devil's Canyon

Devil's Canyon

A popular fishing spot at the beginning of the road, it passes through many private plots of land and leads into National Forest and BLM land. There are a couple of camping spots along the…
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Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Divide Cutoff Road
Divide Cutoff Road

Divide Cutoff Road

From the Plains and Hot Springs intersection cutoff, this gravel road takes you along the high ridge running in a north/south direction. There are several offshoots from this section if one is willing to explore…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Divide NRT (Ax Park to Butcher Knife)
Divide NRT (Ax Park to Butcher Knife)

Divide NRT (Ax Park to Butcher Knife)

This is about a 5-mile segment of the Divide NRT Single Track that goes between the Butcher Knife and Ax Park trails. This segment has steep slopes and is full of embedded cobble, making for…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Divide NRT (Ditch Creek to Twin Creek Ridge)
Divide NRT (Ditch Creek to Twin Creek Ridge)

Divide NRT (Ditch Creek to Twin Creek Ridge)

This section of the Divide NRT starts from the south end at the intersection with Ditch Creek and runs along a ridge before dropping into the forest. The trail is mostly narrow and features several…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Doran Point
Doran Point

Doran Point

Doran Point Trail is the natural continuation of the Robins Gulch Trail, which will take you to the Rye Creek staging area just off Rye Creek Road. Overall, this is a lower-than-average elevation trail for…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Double Arrow Lookout Tower
Double Arrow Lookout Tower

Double Arrow Lookout Tower

This short, scenic climb leads to a locked gate and a brief 1/4 mile hike to the lookout tower. You could take the road up, but the hiking trail offers excellent views of the surrounding…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Drop Tube Part 1
Drop Tube Part 1

Drop Tube Part 1

Drop Tube Trail is a rolling single track through large open fields of the Custer National Forest. With beautiful open vistas and large meadows, the views are incredible. On this trail there are no obstacles…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Drop Tube Part 2
Drop Tube Part 2

Drop Tube Part 2

Drop Tube Trail is a rolling single track through large open fields of the Custer National Forest. With beautiful open vistas and large meadows, the views are incredible. On this trail, there are no obstacles…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dry Creek Road
Dry Creek Road

Dry Creek Road

Point-to-point, moderately traveled road north of Belgrade in the Gallatin Valley. Maintained dirt and gravel surface, typically two vehicles wide. Should not require 4WD in dry conditions. Expect muddy conditions when wet, and some drifting…
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Total Miles
15.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Dunham Creek
Dunham Creek

Dunham Creek

This well-maintained out-and-back trail is a pure treat to drive. Unfortunately, there was a large wildfire that swept through the canyon. But the views it left behind are spectacular. Rocky hillsides, waterfalls and creeks flowing.…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Eagle Nest River Access
Eagle Nest River Access

Eagle Nest River Access

This is a nice out-and-back dirt and gravel trail to the Eagle Nest day-use area with access to the Madison River. There is also a day-use river access spot at the beginning of the trail…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about East Basin Road CW 2078
East Basin Road CW 2078

East Basin Road CW 2078

This road cuts right through the Elk Basin Motorcycle Area, so be aware of little kids on motorcycles and four-wheelers. The first three miles of this road are easy, but the last two are what…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Bench (FS 8378)
East Bench (FS 8378)

East Bench (FS 8378)

If you are looking for a short trail with mind-blowing views at the end, this is it. We almost didn't take it but decided to see where it led. This trail puts you directly above…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Fork Bertie Lord
East Fork Bertie Lord

East Fork Bertie Lord

This trail departs from the end of the #13314 road and connects to the Bertie Lord Cut Across Road #5786. Travel either way on the #5786 road will eventually lead back to the East Fork…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about East Fork Rattlesnake
East Fork Rattlesnake

East Fork Rattlesnake

This easy trail heads straight up into the mountains from the valley below. The first mile and a half crosses through private property, so please be respectful and stick to the trail. Once past the…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Fork Reservoir
East Fork Reservoir

East Fork Reservoir

This is a scenic route from Georgetown Lake to the East Fork Reservoir. The route starts on Old Lake Road along the west side of Georgetown Lake. After turning on Georgetown Lake Road you will…
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Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about East Morrell
East Morrell

East Morrell

This easy out-and-back trail runs through the middle of the valley and appears to have been the fire line for the most recent big fire in the area. Burned to the South and East and…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

ATV trails in Montana

Learn more about $50,000 Silver Dollar Inn - FSR 288
$50,000 Silver Dollar Inn - FSR 288

$50,000 Silver Dollar Inn - FSR 288

This trail starts just to the North of the Old Montana Club on Timber Creek Road. The route is very wide and made up of gravel and some small areas of pavement. Gentle curves and…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 4W-7736 - Big Flat Trail
4W-7736 - Big Flat Trail

4W-7736 - Big Flat Trail

Big Flat (4W-7736) travels northwest from FSR 320 - Cedar Creek and parallels Oregon Gulch. It dips into deeper gulches than the surrounding area. Along this route, you will see large cedars, an old historic…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 4W-7829 - Mink Peak Jeep Trail
4W-7829 - Mink Peak Jeep Trail

4W-7829 - Mink Peak Jeep Trail

Seasonal - Mink Peak Jeep Trail (4W-7829) West from Big Flat (4W-7736), just under 5 miles, and nears Mink Peak. This trail is a combination of dirt and loose rock with some off-camber out sloped…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

UTV/side-by-side trails in Montana

Learn more about $50,000 Silver Dollar Inn - FSR 288
$50,000 Silver Dollar Inn - FSR 288

$50,000 Silver Dollar Inn - FSR 288

This trail starts just to the North of the Old Montana Club on Timber Creek Road. The route is very wide and made up of gravel and some small areas of pavement. Gentle curves and…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 4W-7736 - Big Flat Trail
4W-7736 - Big Flat Trail

4W-7736 - Big Flat Trail

Big Flat (4W-7736) travels northwest from FSR 320 - Cedar Creek and parallels Oregon Gulch. It dips into deeper gulches than the surrounding area. Along this route, you will see large cedars, an old historic…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 4W-7829 - Mink Peak Jeep Trail
4W-7829 - Mink Peak Jeep Trail

4W-7829 - Mink Peak Jeep Trail

Seasonal - Mink Peak Jeep Trail (4W-7829) West from Big Flat (4W-7736), just under 5 miles, and nears Mink Peak. This trail is a combination of dirt and loose rock with some off-camber out sloped…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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