Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Brady, Montana

St. Peters Mission

The Adel Mountains are a geologist's dream to experience. Filled with small laccoliths and dikes, this igneous complex dates to approximately 65 million years ago. The resulting topography is that of rolling hills, lush had…
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Total Miles
26
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dead Man Gulch

This is a fun ranch road, typically used as a connector to avoid pavement on a large ADV bike. It's a fast and flowy road on a bike, faster now that it's been recently graded.…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Owl Gulch Loop

This 3-mile loop connects the Favorite Gulch Trail via Owl Gulch to the Pipeline Trail and Pipeline Loop. Private property crossings are allowed if you stay on the trail. The scenery is spectacular, the forest…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Nelson Road

This 6-mile stretch of Nelson Road goes from York Road to the Favorite Gulch/Owl Gulch Loop Trail. The scenery is spectacular, the forest is healthy and well-maintained, and the wildlife includes deer, elk, moose, and…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Stemple Pass

The Stemple Pass road is a quick and scenic escape route to the small mountain town of Lincoln, Montana. The road, while it is well maintained, does have things of which to be cautious. Loose…
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Total Miles
22
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

North Hills Recreation Area

The North Hills Recreation Area trail is a dirt road in overall good condition. The trail is accessible by 2WD car if you can stay out of the ruts. Along the North Hills Recreation Area…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

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
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Magpie Upper

This track completes the upper portion of Magpie. It runs through the Helena National Forest to the private property boundary. There is a camping area near the end of this trail. The scenery is spectacular,…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Magpie Gulch

This 8-mile track in the Helena National Forest, east of Canyon Ferry Lake, connects Magpie Ridge Trail to the Magpie Creek to Avalanche Creek Trail. You get up to 6900 feet near Hunters Gulch. The…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

York Gulch

The York Gulch Trail connects York Road to Hedges Mountain, Oregon Gulch, Kingsberry Spur, and the Magpie Creek to Avalanche Creek Trails. You go from 3900 feet to just over 6200 feet in the Helena…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hedges Mountain

This 3-mile RT track takes you to Hedges Mountain in the Helena National Forest at an elevation of 7131 feet. The scenery is spectacular, the forest is healthy and well-maintained, and the wildlife includes deer,…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Oregon Gulch

This 5-mile trail connects Kingsbury Spur Trail to York Gulch Trail. You gain almost 2000 feet in elevation, rising to 6329 feet at the highest point. The scenery is spectacular, the forest is healthy and…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Morrell Mountain Lookout

Just outside the small town of Seeley Lake, you'll find a well-maintained gravel road that leads up to Morrell Mountain Lookout. As you gain elevation, the gravel road slightly deteriorates and becomes narrower as you…
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Total Miles
34.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Marsh Creek

Marsh Creek Trail is a popular access point to Granite Peak Lookout in the Helena National Forest. This trail is also part of the Continental Divide Route, so in the summer be on the lookout…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Birdseye-Mullan Road

This exciting trail generally follows the railroad route over the Continental Divide. Fans of train watching have six railroad crossings, a trestle bridge and multiple miles of track in view from the trail. Keep an…
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Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Dalton Mountain Road

The Dalton is an especially fun and scenic logging road for all modes of travel. Most fun on a large-class ADV bike. Nothing inherently difficult, just fast and flowy, depending on the season. Depending on…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Snow Shoe Creek

The Snow Shoe Creek Road is a wonderful escape into the high alpine meadows of the Helena National Forest. The trail begins in the lush hay valleys along the Little Blackfoot River, and ends near…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Nevada-Ogden Road

The Nevada-Ogden road is an thrilling, yet easy route that can be used to explore the Helena National Forest. While it is not routinely maintained, it sees enough seasonal use to be in good general…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Skyland

Great views and free camp spots along this trail. It is an easy gravel road that can easily be used by larger vehicles and campers. A little creek and waterfall can be seen at the…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Microwave

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there isn't much for camping, there is camp at top of the road, big cell or power towers at top? Spotty cell phone service. Offers skiing trail in…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Little Blackfoot

The road starts off as pavement for only 4 short miles, it goes through private property, after that you will enjoy amazing views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space for a large…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Clearwater Canoe Put In Trail

This easy graded trail leads to the fantastic Clearwater Canoe float trail. Put in there for a fantastic float down to the north end of Seely lake. The trail is easy, but please be respectful…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Westside Bypass

This bypass takes you around Sealy lake, on dirt, 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 in…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Jocko Road

Travel this easy section through the Jocko Canyon along the stunning Jocko River. Other sights along this route include the pristine Jocko Lakes and Placid Lake.
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Total Miles
30
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Jocko Canyon

This is a scenic shortcut from Seeley Lake to Arlee. It is a rough and rocky dirt road that is 1-2 vehicles wide. Jocko River and lake system are visible for most of the trail.…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Archibald Loop

The stunning scenic trail rises far above Seeley Lake into the hills. There are incredible vistas of the lakes and surrounding mountains but no real places to camp unless a pullout in front of a…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Double Arrow Lookout Tower

This short, scenic climb leads to a locked gate and a brief 1/4 mile hike to the lookout tower. You could take the road up, but the hiking trail offers excellent views of the surrounding…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp