Off-Road Trails in Montana

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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
1Easy
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 the Petroglyph Canyon Natural Area, located off 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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pierce Creek
Pierce Creek

Pierce Creek

Pierce Creek is a short trail up the West Fork of the Bitterroot Valley. This trail is an easy ride or drive in any vehicle as long as the snow is melted. The trail is…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
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
2Easy
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 4 difficulty and the section from the warming hut to the bottom mostly a…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
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
2Easy
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
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Pinkham Falls Route
Pinkham Falls Route

Pinkham Falls Route

Pinkham Falls is a favorite among locals of the Libby area and those visiting Lake Koocanusa. While it is a short route, the entrance is on private land with nearby residences. Be respectful and don't…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Piquett Creek Part 1
Piquett Creek Part 1

Piquett Creek Part 1

Piquet Creek Part 1 starts just off the highway with a bridge that marks the beginning of the trail. The first four miles are very smooth with occasional small potholes and almost no washboards or…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Piquett Ridge
Piquett Ridge

Piquett Ridge

Piquett Ridge Trail is another trail that starts from the Piquett Creek Trail off of West Fork Rd. Piquett Ridge starts about two miles up Piquett Creek Trail. This trail is an easy drive/ride and…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Placid Creek Road
Placid Creek Road

Placid Creek Road

This is a short side spur off of the Jocko Road that takes just under 30 minutes. The land on either side is private property with signs posted. There are no pull-offs or camping in…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Poorman Creek
Poorman Creek

Poorman Creek

This is a reasonably rocky two-track connector trail that leads from Stemple Pass Road to Forest Service Road 485 just south of the intersection with Granite Butte Lookout. The idea was to find a bit…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Porcupine - FS 199
Porcupine - FS 199

Porcupine - FS 199

The Porcupine single track connects Buffalo Horn in the south to Porcupine Creek in the north. It goes for 7 miles through the Gallatin National Forest, through a mix of wide open grassy meadows, and…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Porcupine Creek #34
Porcupine Creek #34

Porcupine Creek #34

Porcupine Creek starts at the Porcupine Creek Trailhead on Porcupine Road off Highway 191. It starts going through flat meadows, and small creek crossings and gets more difficult as it goes east, following the Porcupine…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
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
3Easy
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
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Powerline Road
Powerline Road

Powerline Road

Powerline Road connects Pryor Mountain Road to Railroad Grade Road. Part of this road lies on BLM land and part of it lies on Custer National Forest Land. The section that is on BLM land…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Price Peet Road
Price Peet Road

Price Peet Road

The first 7 miles of this BLM road travel through a very dense beautiful mixed conifer forest. After breaking out of the forested area, the road continues to gently descend through open hilly grasslands until…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, 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
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
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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
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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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