Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about Stonewall Mountain Lookout
Stonewall Mountain Lookout

Stonewall Mountain Lookout

One of the more popular trails in the Lincoln Ranger District, the Stonewall Mountain trail takes visitors seemingly to the top of the world, with fantastic views of the Scapegoat Wilderness and the Upper Blackfoot…
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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
3Easy
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
3Easy
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sucker Creek - FS 1800
Sucker Creek - FS 1800

Sucker Creek - FS 1800

As are most of the trails in the Lincoln, Montana area, this is a fairly smooth connector that branches into a series of other trails that traverse the Flathead Range north of Lincoln. Many of…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
4Moderate
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
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Summit Springs/Cripple Horse
Summit Springs/Cripple Horse

Summit Springs/Cripple Horse

This is an easy and scenic route starting from the Historic Fairview Ranger Station and ending at Lake Koocanusa and the Cripple Horse Marina and RV Park for refreshments or food. There are also multiple…
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Total Miles
21.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sun Canyon Road
Sun Canyon Road

Sun Canyon Road

This is a two-lane dirt road that gives you access to amazing views, campgrounds, ATV trails, hiking and packing trails, picnic sites, and ending at the amazing Gibson Reservoir. From the Gibson Reservoir, you can…
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Total Miles
24.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunnyside Road
Sunnyside Road

Sunnyside Road

This short Forest Service logging road is easily accessible from the Interstate access road in Basin, Montana. It's an easy, pleasant drive up into the hills and provides opportunities for side trips and exploration of…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
2Easy
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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sureshot Lakes
Sureshot Lakes

Sureshot Lakes

The trail travels to Sureshot and Upper Sureshot Lakes before climbing up and down a mountain saddle via a series of switchbacks. The trail travels in and out of pine forest with great views along…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sweathouse Creek
Sweathouse Creek

Sweathouse Creek

Sweathouse Creek Trail is a trail only open to motorcycles, as far as motorized vehicles go. This is a very difficult trail to ride on a dirt bike, so be prepared; you will likely break…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
8Difficult
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 you up and over Swede Mountain and down to the Fischer River. The road…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sweeney Creek Trail
Sweeney Creek Trail

Sweeney Creek Trail

This is a 4x4 high-clearance switchback dirt road. This trail begins through a gravel residential neighborhood; signs ask to drive slowly and keep the dust down. There are a few narrow one-lane sections that run…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Taft Summit
Taft Summit

Taft Summit

Taft Summit is a moderately frequented mountain pass road between Taft, Idaho, and Thompson Falls, Montana with fantastic views and abundant wildlife. The official route name is National Forest Development Road 7709. Huckleberry pickers love…
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Total Miles
20.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Tally Lake
Tally Lake

Tally Lake

The trail is two vehicles wide in most spots. Crosses over several bridges and along a river that pours into Tally Lake. This scenic trail is the main route to Tally Lake Campground and other…
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Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tamarack Creek - FS 284
Tamarack Creek - FS 284

Tamarack Creek - FS 284

Tamarack Creek is USFS road 284, a moderately traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest north of St. Regis, Montana. The road has heavier use near Highway 135, which decreases as you ascend toward Camel's…
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Total Miles
16.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer

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

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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