Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about McCabe Creek
McCabe Creek

McCabe Creek

This narrow trail heads from the valley up into the hills providing access to the McCabe hiking trail. This is the more traveled and smoother way to access the hiking trail. The driving trail does…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about McCabe Loop(Red Hills)
McCabe Loop(Red Hills)

McCabe Loop(Red Hills)

This narrow two-track loop is the less traveled access point to the McCabe Loop Hiking trailhead. This route offers amazing vistas and viewpoints as it crosses the higher hillside. There are outstanding views of the…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about McCalla Switchbacks
McCalla Switchbacks

McCalla Switchbacks

Dirt and rocky switchback trail running up to McCalla peak. This trail is overgrown and very narrow in a lot of places. Would recommend this trail be traveled in smaller offroad vehicles such as SxS,…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about McCalla to St.Mary's Connection
McCalla to St.Mary's Connection

McCalla to St.Mary's Connection

This is a pretty wooded dirt trail that runs along the hillsides between McCalla Ridge and St.Mary's. It can be used to connect all three trails up to make a loop. This trail is less…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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McCalla to St.Mary's Connection

McCalla to St.Mary's Connection

This is a pretty wooded dirt trail that runs along the hillsides between McCalla Ridge and St.Mary's. It can be used to connect all three trails up to make a loop. This trail is less…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about McCart Tower to Swift Creek the Cutover
McCart Tower to Swift Creek the Cutover

McCart Tower to Swift Creek the Cutover

This run is an excellent easy cutover trail that links the Johnson Peak Trailhead and McCart Lookout Tower Trail to the Swift Creek Hiking Trailhead. It's a twisty windy dirt trail along the ridge with…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about McCarty Creek Trail
McCarty Creek Trail

McCarty Creek Trail

This county road is one of the most challenging drives in the area. It has plenty of obstacles to keep you entertained. This route is also a fun drive in the early winter. Starting in…
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Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)
McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)

McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)

McClain Creek Road is also known as Forest Service Road 1311 and goes from the Bitterroot Valley to Carlton Lake but is gated at the 5-mile mark. The road passes through the former McClay Ranch…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Meadow Creek
Meadow Creek

Meadow Creek

The route takes you from the East Fork Reservoir to Moose Lake Road. It travels through the gorgeous Lodge Pole Forest and also has many scenic meadows. The route travels near Dexter and Meadow Creek.…
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Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Meadow Peak Lookout
Meadow Peak Lookout

Meadow Peak Lookout

This route combines a scenic and easy road to get to Meadow Peak Lookout, a dirt bike-legal trail, and a hiking trail from the top of the mountain. The road is gated at the very…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Medicine Point Trailhead
Medicine Point Trailhead

Medicine Point Trailhead

This narrow trail starts wider but has plenty of trees growing into it that may cause paint damage. The first half is a little loose and rocky, with a few tight corners. The midway point…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Meeteetse Trail
Meeteetse Trail

Meeteetse Trail

Meeteetse Trail, east access, is located on the Montana and Wyoming border just south of Belfry, MT. The west trail can be accessed just south of Red Lodge, Montana. When accessing the Meeteetse Trail from…
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Total Miles
17.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mellow Milo
Mellow Milo

Mellow Milo

This is a mellow but scenic loop that definitely shows you why it's the "Big Sky" state. Keep your eyes out for antelope, rabbits, and wildflowers. There are lots of good campfire/picnic spots and campsites.…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Merrel Springs
Merrel Springs

Merrel Springs

This section of the Merrel Springs Trail goes down to 5900 feet in the Helena National Forest and connects to the Weston Creek Trail. It's just under 1 mile and goes along the West Fork…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Micayune Gulch - FSR 1577
Micayune Gulch - FSR 1577

Micayune Gulch - FSR 1577

It's a nice, leisurely Sunday afternoon drive opportunity. This trail starts at Nemote Creek- 454 and appears private, but it is not. At 1.5 miles, you can choose to stay left, take a shortcut, or…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Microwave
Microwave

Microwave

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there isn't much for camping, there is camp at top of the road, big cell or power towers at top? Spotty cell phone service. Offers skiing trail in…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Middle Ambrose
Middle Ambrose

Middle Ambrose

This trail spurs off from the South Ambrose Trail. It starts out easy with some fun turns and a few dispersed camping spots. As one continues, one will encounter some deeper puddles and washouts. About…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Middle Barber NF 9545
Middle Barber NF 9545

Middle Barber NF 9545

Middle Barber Road (NF-9545) near Holland Lake, Montana, is an easy-to-moderate Forest Service route that travels through dense forest in the Swan Valley. The road surface is primarily gravel and native dirt, with occasional potholes,…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Middle Cottonwood
Middle Cottonwood

Middle Cottonwood

The Middle Cottonwood Single Track starts on the west end at a small dirt parking lot on a well-maintained wide dirt path. There are many hikers on this trail, so please respect other users. It…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Middle Fork Judith River
Middle Fork Judith River

Middle Fork Judith River

Through the heart of Montana is the Middle Fork of Judith River Trail, Trail J825. The Middle Fork Trail is one of the most iconic trails in Montana. Jeep clubs, OHVs and hikers come from…
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Total Miles
10.5
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
2Easy
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
3Easy
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
2Easy
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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