Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about Oregon Gulch
Oregon Gulch

Oregon Gulch

This 5-mile trail connects Kingsbury Spur Trail to York Gulch Trail. You gain almost 2000 feet in elevation, rising to 6329 feet at the highest point. The scenery is spectacular, the forest is healthy and…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Owl Creek Loop
Owl Creek Loop

Owl Creek Loop

This easy trail loops through the trees and twists and turns and offers terrific views of the mountains as you work your way along. There are a few potholes, but generally, it's easy. Keep your…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Owl Gulch Loop
Owl Gulch Loop

Owl Gulch Loop

This 3-mile loop connects the Favorite Gulch Trail via Owl Gulch to the Pipeline Trail and Pipeline Loop. Private property crossings are allowed if you stay on the trail. The scenery is spectacular, the forest…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek
Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek

Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek

Easy, maintained scenic drive. The first few miles from Foys Canyon Road are residential. There are plenty of scenic pull-offs to enjoy, and the road provides access to the Foys-to-Blacktail hiking/biking trail. Emmons Creek intersects…
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Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Peter's Ridge Road
Peter's Ridge Road

Peter's Ridge Road

This is a quick, scenic drive with several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and dirt bikes. The road is well maintained with no real obstacles except potholes and shallow ruts. You'll find several…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Petroglyphs Canyon Natural Area
Petroglyphs Canyon Natural Area

Petroglyphs Canyon Natural Area

One of the unique areas in the Pryor Mountain foothills is Petroglyph Canyon Natural Area. Located off of Gyp Spring Roads. Turn South on the dirt two-track road. As soon as you cross the cattle…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pierce Lake
Pierce Lake

Pierce Lake

Although some public land connects with the lake, there appears to be no direct access. All beach areas appear private, and no dispersed camping spots were noticed; I would consider this a private lake unless…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Pilgrim Creek Trail
Pilgrim Creek Trail

Pilgrim Creek Trail

This route is a split difficulty trail, with the section from the warming hut to the top being a solid level Four difficulty and the section from the warming hut to the bottom mostly a…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Pine Creek
Pine Creek

Pine Creek

This is a really pretty drive to some nice views and campsites. Nothing technical to worry about, a car could make it through with some determination. There is a small water crossing and some ruts,…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pinecones and Tall Grass
Pinecones and Tall Grass

Pinecones and Tall Grass

If you love riding on pinecones and through tall grass, then you're in luck. This trail gets you further into the mountains and even more remote. If you want peace and quiet, then this is…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Point of Jefferson River Loop
Point of Jefferson River Loop

Point of Jefferson River Loop

This mostly dirt loop trail takes you from the downtown of Whitehall into the countryside and drives along the Jefferson River. There are several spots along the trail that have excellent views of the river…
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Total Miles
16.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Porcupine Saddle
Porcupine Saddle

Porcupine Saddle

This is a narrow switchback trail up to the Porcupine Saddle. The trail surface is mostly well maintained, with a few potholes. The beginning of the trail is wider and runs through pine trees before…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Potosi Willow Creek
Potosi Willow Creek

Potosi Willow Creek

This is an easy grated out and back dirt road begins through some open range before turning up into the mountains. Watch for range cattle on the road early in the trail. Once the trail…
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Prickly Pear to Tizer Lakes
Prickly Pear to Tizer Lakes

Prickly Pear to Tizer Lakes

Starting from Montana Highway 282, you will take the bend onto Tizer Lake Road, which leads to Prickly Pear Road. Prickly Pear Road goes through private land, but there is a designated route to access…
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Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Profiled Spur
Profiled Spur

Profiled Spur

This leisurely, out and back cruises along the ridgeline and provides epic views of the valley and surrounding mountains. The trail is primarily narrow two-track and eventually gets so narrow that it may cause paint…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pryor Mountain Road
Pryor Mountain Road

Pryor Mountain Road

One of the many access routes to the Pryor Mountains, is Pryor Mountain Road, south of Bridger, MT. Top off your tank in Bridger and head south. Approximately 1.25 miles south on Highway 310 after…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pucker Pass to Whitetail Reservoir
Pucker Pass to Whitetail Reservoir

Pucker Pass to Whitetail Reservoir

This trail has a LOT of large rocks, tight turns, erosion, loose rocks, and downed trees to navigate around, over, and through. It's 6.2 miles, and our average speed was 3.2 mph. You gain over…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Puddle Splasher
Puddle Splasher

Puddle Splasher

This 2.4-mile trail takes only 15-20 minutes to complete. In late July there were multiple puddles to cross, so there is probably water in this area routinely. It's an excellent route to work your way…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Quartz Creek Road-The Jack Saloon
Quartz Creek Road-The Jack Saloon

Quartz Creek Road-The Jack Saloon

The route begins as a two-lane gravel road that parallel's the Clark Fork River to the South. The route winds thru mostly forest land as it climbs from 2800'-5700' at its peak. Some areas of…
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Total Miles
48.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Radersburg Pass Loop
Radersburg Pass Loop

Radersburg Pass Loop

This 8-mile track loops off of the Skyline Mine Trail on Radersburg Pass Road and circles back via Tramway Road. You climb to an elevation of 7600 feet in Deerlodge National Forest. There is some…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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