Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about Nelson Road
Nelson Road

Nelson Road

This 6-mile stretch of Nelson Road goes from York Road to the Favorite Gulch/Owl Gulch Loop Trail. The scenery is spectacular, the forest is healthy and well-maintained, and the wildlife includes deer, elk, moose, and…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Nemote Creek to Stark Lookout
Nemote Creek to Stark Lookout

Nemote Creek to Stark Lookout

The route begins on a two-lane gravel road that eventually works its way down to one. The road can be dusty if it has been dry, but really a great ride if it rained the…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Nevada-Ogden Road
Nevada-Ogden Road

Nevada-Ogden Road

The Nevada-Ogden road is an thrilling, yet easy route that can be used to explore the Helena National Forest. While it is not routinely maintained, it sees enough seasonal use to be in good general…
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Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ninemile Prairie East
Ninemile Prairie East

Ninemile Prairie East

This route is a beautiful, scenic excursion with amazing views of the Blackfoot River. This trail is a fun way to connect two sections of paved roads. One end begins or ends at the Whittaker…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about North Branch of Martin Creek
North Branch of Martin Creek

North Branch of Martin Creek

This easy climb gradually heads into the hills. It's pretty wooded, and the forest is dense in some spots. There's a slight break in the trees here and there to get a glimpse of a…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about North Fork Gold Creek
North Fork Gold Creek

North Fork Gold Creek

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. This road…
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Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about North Fork Howard Trailhead
North Fork Howard Trailhead

North Fork Howard Trailhead

This bumpy two-track trail leads to the single-track hiking/moto trailhead for the Northfork Howard trail. While it begins as a wider trail, it narrows quickly, and there is one narrow spot to turn a rig…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about North Fork Road
North Fork Road

North Fork Road

This road takes you from Columbia Falls to the Canadian Border! Fun drive with lots of great stops, and two entrances to Glacier National Park. The most popular stop is Polebridge, MT, where you can…
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Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Fork Rye
North Fork Rye

North Fork Rye

North Fork Rye trail starts about 5 miles up the Rye Creek Road from Highway 93, south of Darby. This trail is a very easy drive/ride as the entire trail is mostly packed dirt and…
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Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about North Hills Recreation Area
North Hills Recreation Area

North Hills Recreation Area

The North Hills Recreation Area trail is a dirt road in overall good condition. The trail is accessible by 2WD car if you can stay out of the ruts. Along the North Hills Recreation Area…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about North Meadow - McKelvey
North Meadow - McKelvey

North Meadow - McKelvey

Progressively harder trail that winds along North Meadow Creek for the first 2 miles before climbing to over 9,000 feet to access McKelvy Lake, Mine Lake, and Cliff Lake (Note the final segment to Cliff…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about North Meadow - Twin Lakes
North Meadow - Twin Lakes

North Meadow - Twin Lakes

North Meadows is a rocky, boulder-filled trail with the beautiful Twin Lakes at the top that provide great fishing and beautiful campsites. Sliders are heavily recommended for this trail, as you'll be crawling over boulders…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about North Whitetail Road Spur
North Whitetail Road Spur

North Whitetail Road Spur

This spur explores a portion of the Deerlodge National Forest west of North Whitetail Road. From Boulder, MT, take Highway 69 south towards Whitehall. Turn right on North Whitetail Road. You can stage in some…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Northern Skalkaho -Rye
Northern Skalkaho -Rye

Northern Skalkaho -Rye

This is the northern access section from the pavement of Skalkaho Highway back and up into the mountains. There is a sizeable dispersed camping area right at the beginning near the pavement with large level…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Obsidian Point
Obsidian Point

Obsidian Point

This narrow two-track trail heads into the hills crossing a few single-track lines that are not on the map. From the end, there is a single-track line that heads uphill before apparently descending back to…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Old Coal Creek Dead End
Old Coal Creek Dead End

Old Coal Creek Dead End

This is a muddy, rutted, out and back trail. No camping was noticed along the route. The road may be impassable when wet or snowy. Nice viewpoints along the way. You may see Elk, which…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Olsen Creek
Olsen Creek

Olsen Creek

This is a nice drive through the Bridger range that most vehicles can do. The trail forks to Skunk Creek, which has some deep puddles, but nothing a stock truck or SUV wouldn't be able…
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Total Miles
20.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Olson Peak Singletrack
Olson Peak Singletrack

Olson Peak Singletrack

This is a singletrack, two-way trail that is slightly overgrown. It is fairly easy, but there are a few log hops and side hills, and there may be blown down trees blocking your way. The…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ontario
Ontario

Ontario

The road has been rerouted due to a bridge giving out, but you will still be able to get to this road to enjoy its views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Oregon Creek
Oregon Creek

Oregon Creek

Turning onto Oregon Creek Road from Cedar Creek Road, you will see the route changes from two lanes to one lane. There are plenty of places to pass another vehicle. The route takes you mostly…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

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