Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about West Fork Clearwater River
West Fork Clearwater River

West Fork Clearwater River

This trail leads to the trailhead for the hike of the same name. There is ample parking for horses and trailers or whatever you may drive at the trailhead. There are livestock hitching posts as…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about West Fork Fish Creek
West Fork Fish Creek

West Fork Fish Creek

This nice out and back is mostly gravel with some deep washboard sections. It runs along and above the river as it heads back toward the Clearwater Crossing campground and the West Fork Fish Creek…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about West Fork Madison (FS 209)
West Fork Madison (FS 209)

West Fork Madison (FS 209)

This trail follows the West Fork of the Madison River, which is a beautiful stream that highlights the beauty of the valley you will be following. This is an exceptionally beautiful area and we were…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Fork of Swamp Creek
West Fork of Swamp Creek

West Fork of Swamp Creek

West Fork of Swamp Creek- FS 217 is a lightly traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest west of Plains, Montana. Lower sections of the road have many ATV and motorcycle pathways from the main…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about West Fork Petty Creek Rd 22
West Fork Petty Creek Rd 22

West Fork Petty Creek Rd 22

If you're looking for access to deep sections of Lolo National Forest near Alberton, this is a great place to start. The road is well-maintained gravel and dirt during summer, but the snow doesn't usually…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about West Fork Petty Creek Road 22
West Fork Petty Creek Road 22

West Fork Petty Creek Road 22

If you're looking for access to deep sections of Lolo National Forest near Alberton, this is a great place to start. The road is well-maintained gravel and dirt during summer, but the snow doesn't usually…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about West Fork Pilgrim Creek
West Fork Pilgrim Creek

West Fork Pilgrim Creek

This generally easy trail heads back up to the ridges and deeper into the forest. It's mostly easy with a few larger potholes, and tight switchback turns. The only camping noticed was alongside the road…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about West Fork Ridge Road
West Fork Ridge Road

West Fork Ridge Road

Montana is "Big Sky Country," and driving this road makes that phrase meaningful and personal. This road, labeled FS 8261, travels along a broad open ridge at an elevation of about 8,000 feet. The 360-degree…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Fork Road
West Fork Road

West Fork Road

The West Fork Road, FS 5071, is a 6.9-mile one-lane gravel road that travels along the western boundary of the Sand Basin high in the Sapphire Mountains of Montana. The road travels through dense stands…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Fork Schwartz Creek
West Fork Schwartz Creek

West Fork Schwartz Creek

This is not the super smooth, easy way into the Sapphire Mountain Range. This trail is rocky, with a few tight corners and a steep climb. There are a few spots with a nice view,…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about West Greenough
West Greenough

West Greenough

This easy out-and-back passes by a great shooting range spot carved into the hillside about a third of the way along the trail. There are tight turns and muddy puddles from all the little springs…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about West Holloman Schwartz
West Holloman Schwartz

West Holloman Schwartz

This rim road cruises along the top of the hills and has epic views around almost every corner as it twists and turns its way to the Holoman Saddle. There are a few different decent-sized…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about West Jennings
West Jennings

West Jennings

This trail begins with a steep uphill climb, is narrow, and has a few severe ruts. The trail continues to travel along a hillside with a decent drop-off. There are some beautiful mountain views the…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about West Side Nine Mile Road
West Side Nine Mile Road

West Side Nine Mile Road

This Forest Service Route continues from FS 5520 and the intersection of FS 5475, ending at the intersection of Siegel Road. The route is mainly made up of dirt, gravel, and loose rock. It has…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Side Pardee Creek Road - Old Hwy 10
West Side Pardee Creek Road - Old Hwy 10

West Side Pardee Creek Road - Old Hwy 10

The route is made up of gravel and loose rock. The route climbs from 2600'-5800' along the Lolo Forest and some private land. There are many sharp turns with steep embankments along the route. Offline…
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Total Miles
19.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Weston Creek Lower Portion
Weston Creek Lower Portion

Weston Creek Lower Portion

The Weston Creek Lower Portion Trail connects Indian Creek Road Trail to the Weston Creek Upper Portion Trail, the Weston Creek Spur #1, the Merrel Springs Trail, and the Cold Springs Road Trail. It's two…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Weston Creek Upper Portion
Weston Creek Upper Portion

Weston Creek Upper Portion

Weston Creek Trail connects Indian Creek Road Trail to the Canyon Ferry to Winston via Helena National Forest Trail at the Eagle Guard Cabin. It's two miles, climbing up to 6200 feet in the National…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Westside Bypass
Westside Bypass

Westside Bypass

This bypass takes you around Sealy Lake on dirt and through the trees. There is no view of the lake and no actual view of any kind unless you love looking at trees. Then, you're…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Wheeler Creek
Wheeler Creek

Wheeler Creek

Stunning trial up the side of the mountains. Near the top, you are rewarded with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. You may see Elk cutting across the trail and be aware of potentially downed…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Whisky Bay Day Use 1
Whisky Bay Day Use 1

Whisky Bay Day Use 1

There are two day use loops off the Whisky Bay trail; this day use trail is close to highway 191, it's longer than the other day use areas with more pull-offs, and it has some…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
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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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