Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about Iron Mountain Road
Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road is a very scenic gravel road that becomes slightly narrower the further along you drive. Once passing the entrance gate you officially enter Gallatin National Forest and dispersed campsites can be found…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Jackknife - Cliff Lake Bench (FS 9640/41)
Jackknife - Cliff Lake Bench (FS 9640/41)

Jackknife - Cliff Lake Bench (FS 9640/41)

We were hoping to see Cliff or Wade Lake when we went down this trail, but we did not. But there were some great views as we moved along this bench. The grass was deep,…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jackpine Gulch (FS 1209)
Jackpine Gulch (FS 1209)

Jackpine Gulch (FS 1209)

This area shows the ravages of the fire that went through this region two years ago. It is sad to see the damage but, encouraging to see the logging operations that are going on to…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jackson Creek ATV
Jackson Creek ATV

Jackson Creek ATV

Jackson Creek is an 11-mile ATV loop in the Gallatin National Forest that is open to vehicles 50" or less from 6/16 - 10/14. There is a staging area on the west side of the…
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Total Miles
11.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Jackson Divide ATV
Jackson Divide ATV

Jackson Divide ATV

Jackson Divide Trail is a 1-mile connector ATV trail between the Willow Creek North ATV Trail and the Bishop Park ATV Trail. It's very easy, the majority of it being a smooth dirt two-track that…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jackson Park
Jackson Park

Jackson Park

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there aren't many spots for camping, maybe a spot or two and not very big. This road does offer access to other roads which will have more camping…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jewel Basin Road
Jewel Basin Road

Jewel Basin Road

Fun, scenic trail that leads to epic hiking. Road is rough and narrow, but still passable with most 2wd cars. Expect potholes, washboard, and steep sections. You'll arrive at the Camp Misery trailhead about 30…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jocko Canyon
Jocko Canyon

Jocko Canyon

This is a scenic shortcut from Seeley Lake to Arlee. It is a rough and rocky dirt road that is 1-2 vehicles wide. The Jocko River and Lake system is visible for most of the…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Jocko Canyon Road

Jocko Canyon Road

This is a side spur road off of St. Marys Lake/Twin Lake Road. This track is 100% on CS&KT tribal lands. Always check their rules and regulations. All recreational activities on tribal-owned lands require a…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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Jocko Road

Jocko Road

Travel this easy section through the Jocko Canyon along the stunning Jocko River. Other sights along this route include the pristine Jocko Lakes and Placid Lake.
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Total Miles
31.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Johnny Ridge Road - FS324
Johnny Ridge Road - FS324

Johnny Ridge Road - FS324

This trail offers either an opportunity to leave the ridge on Gravelly Range Road and descend to a trailhead at McAtee Bridge near State Highway 287 or to climb up to Gravelly Range Road. This…
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Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Johnson Creek to Superior
Johnson Creek to Superior

Johnson Creek to Superior

This route can only be taken from the months 05/16 - 10/14. The route is mostly gravel with some loose rock. The route climbs from 2800' to an elevation of 5000'. The first few miles…
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Total Miles
18.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Johnson Peak Trailhead
Johnson Peak Trailhead

Johnson Peak Trailhead

This trail is a well-maintained grated dirt trail up to the Johnson Peak Trailhead and McCart Lookout Tower. The trail ends at a large pullout for parking or dispersed camping. There are stock ties, and…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Johnson-First Creek Road-W.Side Ninemile Road
Johnson-First Creek Road-W.Side Ninemile Road

Johnson-First Creek Road-W.Side Ninemile Road

The route begins on a gravel road that is plenty wide for two vehicles to pass. The route will make a gradual climb from 4800'-6400'. Some areas of the route have been recently logged with…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Junior Dam
Junior Dam

Junior Dam

This is an out-and-back route to a waterfall and scenic area. There is an old pumphouse station along a dam structure. There are very scenic views and a quick little run to get your tires…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Kennedy Ridge 5507
Kennedy Ridge 5507

Kennedy Ridge 5507

While this road boasts beautiful views, access to hiking trails, and other opportunities to explore, the pin-striping and steep drops may deter the average full-width driver. This road starts off as a well-maintained gravel road…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Kerlee Ridge ATV
Kerlee Ridge ATV

Kerlee Ridge ATV

This ATV trail follows along a ridge called the Kerlee Ridge. Together with the Sagebrush trail and some short segments of area roads, it completes a very nice loop route for the area. Along the…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about King Trail #2011
King Trail #2011

King Trail #2011

King Trail is one of the more challenging routes to get to the top of Pryor Mountain. It is a rugged road that leads up to Stockman Trail and others. It has several steep, loose…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Kintla Lakes
Kintla Lakes

Kintla Lakes

This is a great out-and-back trail that begins in the little town of Polebridge. This road does enter Glacier National Park, so be prepared to pay the entrance fee, and depending on the time of…
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Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Kirkwood
Kirkwood

Kirkwood

The Kirkwood single track starts at a dirt parking lot off of Highway 287 next to Hebgen Lake, at the Kirkwood Trailhead. As it leaves the parking lot, you get nice views of the lake.…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall

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
2
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
3
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
2
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
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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