Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about Elliston Spotted Dog
Elliston Spotted Dog

Elliston Spotted Dog

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. Dirt or…
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Total Miles
17.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Erosion Excursion
Erosion Excursion

Erosion Excursion

This trail is very accurately described in its name. Lots of erosion, off-camber, and easy inclines. It's 4.8 miles through a beautiful healthy forest. You do hit a little patch of downed timber, but 80%…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ettien Ridge
Ettien Ridge

Ettien Ridge

Open May 16 - Nov 30. The 2020 Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest MVUM indicates the East portion of the trail is open May 16 - Nov 30, and the West portion of the trail…
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Total Miles
12.0
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ettien Ridge Connector
Ettien Ridge Connector

Ettien Ridge Connector

The Ettien Ridge Connector J821A runs between the main dirt road and Ettien Ridge Trail. Traveling from the dirt road to Ettien Ridge Trail, this connector trail has a few short steep uphill sections. There's…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Eureka Basin Road (FS 347)
Eureka Basin Road (FS 347)

Eureka Basin Road (FS 347)

This road is actually a connector between Gravelly Range Road and Centennial Divide Road. Like Gravelly, this road has some spectacular views, and on the southern end, you will drop off the upper mesa at…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Findell Creek
Findell Creek

Findell Creek

What a lush green way to head down the mountain. Wildflowers and green forest fly by in a blur as you head up or down this great connector trail. It's pretty narrow for a single…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Finmore Cutover
Finmore Cutover

Finmore Cutover

This trail is an excellent choice to pop over from the Valley and Morrell Clearwater side and climb to Rice Ridge. It's a short steep climb with a few switchbacks. Be sure to look across…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Firewood
Firewood

Firewood

This route begins off the Wild Bill Eagle Mountain trail to the south at Packrat Junction. Overall this is a smooth narrow well-graded trail. It provides easy access to the Mudhole Rendevous Point and Wild…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about First Chance Gulch To Bear Gulch
First Chance Gulch To Bear Gulch

First Chance Gulch To Bear Gulch

This is a great connector trail with amazing views of the canyons below. It connects the well-preserved Garnet Ghost Town to Bear Town. There are plenty of switchbacks and a creek running alongside the whole…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Fish Creek
Fish Creek

Fish Creek

This well-traveled gravel road heads from the highway side on the North end of Fish Creek State Park to the southern end of the park. The trail is mostly loose gravel and washboard except where…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Fish Creek Lake Road (Partial)
Fish Creek Lake Road (Partial)

Fish Creek Lake Road (Partial)

This is an exciting adventure with some great views, trail obstacles, and two lakes that had fish rising to get the numerous bugs, due to the approaching thunderstorm when we were there. Be aware, this…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Fish Creek Ridge Road (FS 9626)
Fish Creek Ridge Road (FS 9626)

Fish Creek Ridge Road (FS 9626)

If you're not careful, you will drive past this trail from either end. The only thing marking a trail on the Eureka Basin end is a very old FS sign that informs you that this…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Fish Creek Road
Fish Creek Road

Fish Creek Road

Fish Creek Road is a narrow gravel road that climbs in elevation to an incredible overlook of Ashley Lake in the Flathead National Forest. From the turn off at Ashley Lane, the road gains 1137…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Fisher Lake
Fisher Lake

Fisher Lake

This is a fun and short trail to Fisher Lake. The trail is rough and rocky but very easy except for one V notch obstacle that bumps the rating, otherwise, this would be considered a…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Flat Creek Hwy 135
Flat Creek Hwy 135

Flat Creek Hwy 135

The route is gravel, stone, and loose rock in different areas along the route. The route is very scenic along the way as you make your climb from 2700' up to 6200'. The route might…
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Total Miles
27.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Flat Creek Road - Pardee Creek Road
Flat Creek Road - Pardee Creek Road

Flat Creek Road - Pardee Creek Road

The route is mainly gravel and loose rock passing thru government lands. There are sharp corners with steep embankments along part of the route. Ponderosa Pine & Tamarack line most of the route. Offline Maps…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Flatiron Ridge
Flatiron Ridge

Flatiron Ridge

This 12-mile RT trail zigzags up Flatiron Ridge in the Lolo National Forest to an elevation of 4362 feet. There is room to let another vehicle pass on some of the corners. All private property…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ford Basin to Home/Lime Gulch
Ford Basin to Home/Lime Gulch

Ford Basin to Home/Lime Gulch

Don't forget your onX Offroad App for this trail that is not often travelled. It is very difficult to stay on the track without it. The route is short but sustained. Bring a chainsaw when…
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Total Miles
30.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about FSR 47781
FSR 47781

FSR 47781

Montana Road 47781 isn't much of one at all, but more like a rutted track through the high grassland of Montana. With views of buttes and forest, the road proved challenging after rain and snow,…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FSR 47782
FSR 47782

FSR 47782

Montana Road 47782 is a rutted, mud track that meanders through the Montana countryside and Custer National Forest. This road isn't much of one at all, but more like a rutted track through the high…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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