Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about South Cottonwood
South Cottonwood

South Cottonwood

This connector trail leads back out from or into Cottonwood Ridge. It has some steeper sections with loose rock, and some articulation may occur. Otherwise, it has the typical Montana forest road potholes full of…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Bull River
South Fork Bull River

South Fork Bull River

South Fork Bull River or NF 410 is an easy, moderately graded Forrest Service road that climbs Snake Creek to the crest and descends down the South Fork Bull River. The roadway has recently been…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about South Fork Flathead Creek
South Fork Flathead Creek

South Fork Flathead Creek

This is a 4.5-mile-long ATV trail designated for vehicles 50" or less. It's overall very easy, but does have some sections that have a bit of a rocky surface. The rocks are just small loose…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Hemler Creek
South Fork Hemler Creek

South Fork Hemler Creek

This trail is one of many access trails to Alpine #7. It starts off on an old road and is single-track all the way. When you get close to the top, you will ride in…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Little Joe Creek - FS 221
South Fork Little Joe Creek - FS 221

South Fork Little Joe Creek - FS 221

The route begins at the turn to Moore Lake (FS9121) and ends at Little Joe Creek Road (FS282). The route is made up of smooth gravel and dirt with long straight aways. The route in…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Madison Road (478)
South Fork Madison Road (478)

South Fork Madison Road (478)

This is a well-maintained Forest Service Road that joins Highway 20 just west of West Yellowstone and runs to the Idaho Border. At Reas Pass, you can explore Two Tops if your machine is 50…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Nemote - Sheridan Ridge Loop
South Fork Nemote - Sheridan Ridge Loop

South Fork Nemote - Sheridan Ridge Loop

This route is controlled by two gates that are opened only from 05/16-10/14. The route passes thru both the Lolo National Forest and Fish Creek Wildlife Area. It is a single gravel, loose rock road…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about South Fork Nemote Creek - Sheridan Ridge Loop
South Fork Nemote Creek - Sheridan Ridge Loop

South Fork Nemote Creek - Sheridan Ridge Loop

South Fork Nemote Creek (FSR 9915)-Sheridan Ridge (FSR 9914-9912) Loop is a route that makes a big loop thru this section of Lolo National Forest. The route climbs to 5500' on a gravel one-lane road…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Second Creek Road-Nine Mile Divide Trailhead
South Fork Second Creek Road-Nine Mile Divide Trailhead

South Fork Second Creek Road-Nine Mile Divide Trailhead

The route begins from where Kings Ridge Road and South Fork of Second Creek Road meet. The route is mainly gravel but will have spots of packed dirt and grass. There are many sharp curves…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Meadow Creek Lake
South Meadow Creek Lake

South Meadow Creek Lake

The South Meadow Creek Lake Trail is an out and back in Beaverhead National Forest, Montana. The trail has beautiful views throughout, especially at the mountain lake. The first half is very easy and then…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Southside Road
Southside Road

Southside Road

This is an easy backroad that runs along the river and though the forest. It has light grade changes and no major hurdles. It's a great family trip with lots of wildflowers, scenic pullouts, and…
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Total Miles
22.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Spar Lake Road
Spar Lake Road

Spar Lake Road

Spar Lake Road or FS #384 is a moderately easy rock and gravel route with moderate climbs and rough surface conditions. The route has moderate use, short sections of degraded pavement from earlier mine activities,…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
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
2Easy
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
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spoon Creek
Spoon Creek

Spoon Creek

Spoon Creek is a neat little trail just south of Darby, Montana. It starts just off West Fork Road, barely off of Highway 93. The trail starts out in a residential area and the trail…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
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
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
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 due to two switchbacks getting to the top of the trail. This trail is used primarily to access the very…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about St. Marys Lake/Twin Lake Road
St. Marys Lake/Twin Lake Road

St. Marys Lake/Twin Lake Road

This is a scenic shortcut from St. Ignatius to Seeley Lake that joins into the Jocko Canyon. You will have the opportunity to pass by both St. Mary's Lake and Twin Lakes. There is camping…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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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
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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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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