Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about Sula Peak Lookout
Sula Peak Lookout

Sula Peak Lookout

This steep, narrow trail leads up to the Sula Peak Lookout Tower. The tower is occasionally open to the public; check for hours and days of operation beforehand. The trail is well maintained, but 4WD…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Summit Cabin Road
Summit Cabin Road

Summit Cabin Road

This narrow road cuts through a section of burned forest and passes through many private parcels. Please be respectful of their land and stick to the trail. On the map, there is one dispersed camping…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sunrise Point Road
Sunrise Point Road

Sunrise Point Road

The route is a two-lane gravel road from start to finish and ends in a very large open area of the Lolo Forest. The route has a gradual climb from 3,200 to 6,000 feet with…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunshine Ridge
Sunshine Ridge

Sunshine Ridge

This track goes about 3 miles north and west of the Magpie Creek to Avalanche Creek Trail. It goes across the Helena National Forest to the boundary with private property. The highest elevation on this…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swede Mountain Runabout
Swede Mountain Runabout

Swede Mountain Runabout

This trail provides a wonderful showcase of the Kootenai National Forest's beauty. Once leaving the pavement, a maintained gravel road takes one up and over Swede mountain and down to the Fischer River. The road…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sweeney Creek Trail
Sweeney Creek Trail

Sweeney Creek Trail

4x4 high clearance switchback dirt road. This trail begins through a gravel residential neighborhood, signs ask to drive slow and keep the dust down. There are a few narrow one-lane sections that run up the…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swift Creek Trailhead
Swift Creek Trailhead

Swift Creek Trailhead

This is a well-maintained dirt trail that almost any 2WD passenger car could make. The trail runs along a river, then Forks away, and continues along a smaller creek. There is a large dispersed campsite…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Teepee Point Vehicle Access
Teepee Point Vehicle Access

Teepee Point Vehicle Access

Nice, well-maintained dirt trail. It is by no means super narrow however it is mostly one vehicle width most of the way with pullouts. It is a Cliffside Trail and has some pretty decent drop-offs.…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Telegraph
Telegraph

Telegraph

This road has pretty views, with some camp spots, it dead ends at small camp, the road seems to go on, but it become impassible for a vehicle. It does go through private property so…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ten Mile Creek Road
Ten Mile Creek Road

Ten Mile Creek Road

Ten Mile Creek Road is a single-lane red dirt road that rolls through pasture, meadow, and the dense pines of the Custer National Forest. There are no obstacles on this road, though some sections of…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

This trail consists of steep grades, off-camber portions, washouts, erosion, rocks, and ruts. It's a narrow trail, but our 75-inch SXS fit. There's lots of downed timber in the area, which sometimes results in branches…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Thompson Lake
Thompson Lake

Thompson Lake

This is a very rocky and narrow trail that ends at a stunning high mountain lake and would be a great place for an overnight camp. There are a few easy water crossings and the…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Thompson Peak Lookout Tower
Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

The route is mostly a two-lane gravel road with some loose rock in place. The route is a very scenic climb from an elevation of 2900'-4100'. The route ends at a locked gate, which is…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tin Cup Creek
Tin Cup Creek

Tin Cup Creek

This trail is an easy, grated gravel and dirt run. You wouldn't ever think this neat area was here. The turn for the trail is right in the cute town of Darby. It begins running…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Tin Cup Dispersed
Tin Cup Dispersed

Tin Cup Dispersed

This is a shorter, very rutted dirt trail running along Tin Cup Creek with lots of dispersed camping access. Some sites are close to the stream with water access; some are just nestled in the…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Townsend To Winston
Townsend To Winston

Townsend To Winston

This 68-mile trail takes you from Old Woman's Grave Road just outside of Townsend, on a winding, twisting path through the National Forest, to Winston. You will travel across the National Guard Training grounds, up…
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Total Miles
68.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail Creek
Trail Creek

Trail Creek

This is fun, easy trail with great views of the Flathead Valley. The road is maintained and accessible during late spring, summer and fall. There are several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail Creek to Graves Creek
Trail Creek to Graves Creek

Trail Creek to Graves Creek

A fun and scenic drive through Northwest Montana. This trail is approximately 2 hours long, but expect an hour drive to get to the trail from Kalispell. From the North Ford Road, the trail starts…
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Total Miles
31.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail Less Traveled
Trail Less Traveled

Trail Less Traveled

This short little trail (1 mile) goes into a secluded, quiet part of the Deerlodge National Forest where most people don't go. It's about a 10-minute trail. It offers beautiful tent camping and picnic locations.…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trapper Creek Trailhead
Trapper Creek Trailhead

Trapper Creek Trailhead

An easy narrow trail that leads to the Trapper Creek Trailhead. There is lots of fishing access along the way and many dispersed campsites. Lots of them are tucked nicely off the main trail. There…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

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