Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about South Pryor Mountain Road
South Pryor Mountain Road

South Pryor Mountain Road

South Pryor Mountain road will lead to South Railbed Road which eventually leads to Warren, MT. Windmills are abundant in this area known as the Pryor Mountain Wind Project. South Pryor Mountain Road is a…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Railbed Road
South Railbed Road

South Railbed Road

South Railbed Road leads south along the Pryor Mountain front to Warren, MT. Windmills are abundant in this area, known as the Pryor Mountain Wind Project. South Railbed Road is well maintained and accessible by…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Southside Road
Southside Road

Southside Road

Easy Backroad that runs along the river and though the forest. Light grade changes and no major hurdles. Great Family Trip with lots of wildflowers, scenic pullouts, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Total Miles
22.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Spire Flat Track 8635
Spire Flat Track 8635

Spire Flat Track 8635

On this trail, you can expect small rocks, nice straightaways, some corners, and small inclines/declines. Overall the trail is fairly smooth and excellent for all riders alike. The trail runs North to South and meets…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spook Lake Trail (FS4337, FS16095, FS17541)
Spook Lake Trail (FS4337, FS16095, FS17541)

Spook Lake Trail (FS4337, FS16095, FS17541)

From Placid Cr Road turn onto Forest Service Rd 4337. (Look for the Placid Lake State Park sign pictured) Continue up the well-maintained gravel road. There are several smaller and more difficult tracks to explore…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about St Clair
St Clair

St Clair

The trail starts easy and flat. Be on the lookout for downed trees and rock slides or boulders in the trail. It gets more difficult the further back you go. Mud holes and springs run…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about St. Peters Mission
St. Peters Mission

St. Peters Mission

The Adel Mountains are a geologist's dream to experience. Filled with small laccoliths and dikes, this igneous complex dates to approximately 65 million years ago. The resulting topography is that of rolling hills, lush had…
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Total Miles
27.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about St.Mary's Peak Trail
St.Mary's Peak Trail

St.Mary's Peak Trail

This trail is mostly a 1 but earns the 2 rating in the last mile and two switchbacks getting to the top of the trail. This trail is used primarily to access the very popular…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Stage Trail
Stage Trail

Stage Trail

This is a fun twisty 4x4 trail through the trees running from the beginning of the Madison Arm trail off highway 20 and linking back up with the Madison Arm Trail near some seasonal forest…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Standard Creek Rd w/Wolverine Basin
Standard Creek Rd w/Wolverine Basin

Standard Creek Rd w/Wolverine Basin

Standard Creek Road (FS237) is a beautiful climb from the Madison River Basin up into the Gravelly Range. The views are spectacular and many side trails exist for exploring. The views often show three to…
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Total Miles
23.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Stanley Creek
Stanley Creek

Stanley Creek

This route heads into the hills and is a nice out-and-back detour from the main Cottonwood Lakes trail. Overall it's narrow with pullouts and some potholes to navigate. The trail travels through a section of…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Start of Olsen Creek
Start of Olsen Creek

Start of Olsen Creek

The start of Olsen Creek Road is your basic gravel road, with somewhat deep potholes and parts of it washed out. There are no real obstacles or technical portions. There are tight switchbacks, so be…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Stemple Pass
Stemple Pass

Stemple Pass

The Stemple Pass road is a quick and scenic escape route to the small mountain town of Lincoln, Montana. The road, while it is well maintained, does have things of which to be cautious. Loose…
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Total Miles
23.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Stevens Creek Road
Stevens Creek Road

Stevens Creek Road

This well-groomed trail generally follows the powerlines from the dam all the way to the Marten Creek campground. As it twists its way around, you will get amazing views of the lake and hillsides. Some…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Stevens Ridge
Stevens Ridge

Stevens Ridge

This well-graded ridge run is a perfect ride up or down from the mountain above to the primary graded trails below. There are ample pull-offs, a few tight switchbacks, and hardly any potholes to impede…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Stillwater River Road
Stillwater River Road

Stillwater River Road

This is a well-maintained gravel road that follows the Stillwater River; it's open year-round with limited access during heavy snowy weather. 6.5 miles is a paved two-lane road west of Absarokee before turning into gravel…
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Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stoddard Point
Stoddard Point

Stoddard Point

This is an easy out-and-back offshoot trail through some seasonal forest service cabins off the main Madison Arm Trail. Follow the onX track carefully and obey all signs, there are lots of dirt roads that…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Stony Creek 2178
Stony Creek 2178

Stony Creek 2178

Explore up Stony Creek to access Ch-Paa-Qn Peak trailhead or just to soak in the wildflowers and views in Spring and Summer. This road winds its way up above Stony Creek and progressively narrows and…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Storm Castle to Line Creek Rd
Storm Castle to Line Creek Rd

Storm Castle to Line Creek Rd

Heading from North to South this trail narrows and grows slightly more challenging as you gain elevation. Near the top the track appears to be sensitive to rain and snowmelt and likely becomes quite muddy…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Strawberry Lake Trail
Strawberry Lake Trail

Strawberry Lake Trail

This does not take you to Strawberry Lake, but rather the trailhead to hike into the lake. The trail is narrow, rocky, and steep in some sections. There was a wide variety of cars and…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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