Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Silver Gate, Montana
Miller Mountain Road
Miller Mountain Road is a 1 lane dirt shelf road ascending through a sparse residential area above Cooke City, WY. The road is only somewhat maintained with potholes and loose rock, but the views of… Learn more about Miller Mountain Road
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Henderson Mountain Road
Henderson Mountain Road is accessible from Daisy Pass Road and leads to an old abandoned mine at the top of the mountain. It is a rutted, single-lane shelf road with loose gravel but is worth… Learn more about Henderson Mountain Road
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crazy Lakes
The Crazy Lakes Road travels through a beautiful, remote area near the Wyoming-Montana border. The main route, Crazy Lakes Road, leads to the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness boundary while short side spurs can be driven to… Learn more about Crazy Lakes
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Ghost Creek
This little-traveled trail begins as a 2 lane dirt road running through the forest and then turns into a dirt track following a ridge with the surrounding mountains as a backdrop. It follows a private… Learn more about Ghost Creek
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Stillwater River Road
This is a well-maintained gravel road that follows the Stillwater River; it's open year-round with limited access during heavy snowy weather. 6.5 miles is a paved two-lane road west of Absarokee before turning into gravel… Learn more about Stillwater River Road
Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fantan Lake Road
This is a rutted, one-lane dirt trail leading to Fantan Lake. It had 6-8" obstacles and after rains, was full of mud holes along with a couple of small stream crossings Several dispersed camping areas… Learn more about Fantan Lake Road
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Main Fork Rock Creek
This trail runs along Rock Creek and has some amazing views. Some spots have lose rocks but most of it is packed dirt. There are great spots to stop along the way down by the… Learn more about Main Fork Rock Creek
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Blacktail Plateau
The Blacktail Plateau drive offers a unique opportunity to hit the dirt in Yellowstone National Park. To avoid crowds, drive the road in the early morning or evening hours. In doing so you'll spot more… Learn more about Blacktail Plateau
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Iron Mountain Road
Iron Mountain Road is a very scenic gravel road that becomes slightly narrower the further along you drive. Once passing the entrance gate you officially enter Gallatin National Forest and dispersed campsites can be found… Learn more about Iron Mountain Road
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Lower Parkside
This trail is mainly just for OHV vehicles to get from one trail to another trail. There are some sandy spots with one hill that is pretty steep with loose rocks. This trail goes along… Learn more about Lower Parkside
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Wicked Creek Loop
Open Dates: 7/16-9/14. Wicked Creek Loop is in the Absaroka Range and part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest on the Eastern side of the Paradise Valley, South of Livingston, Montana. Beginning at Mill Creek… Learn more about Wicked Creek Loop
Total Miles
16.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
West Bridger Creek Cruise
A well-established trail, with some paved and gravel patches leading to the National Forest, the last 5 miles are the main dirt trail. The trail can be driven up to the Tie Cutter Gulch TH;… Learn more about West Bridger Creek Cruise
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Meeteetse Trail
Meeteetse Trail, east access, is located on the Montana and Wyoming border just south of Belfry, MT. The west trail can be accessed just south of Red Lodge, Montana. When accessing the Meeteetse Trail from… Learn more about Meeteetse Trail
Total Miles
16.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sixmile Creek Road
Sixmile Creed Road is a very scenic out and back gravel road that becomes less maintained the further back you discover. The entrance can be found off Dailey Lake Road. From the entrance it is… Learn more about Sixmile Creek Road
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Pine Creek
This is a really pretty drive to some nice views and campsites. Nothing technical to worry about, a car could make it through with some determination. There is a small water crossing and some ruts,… Learn more about Pine Creek
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cottonwood Road
Cottonwood Road, located between Highway 310 and Highway 72, south of Bridger, Montana, provides motorized and OHV access to over 100 square miles of BLM and State land. Bobcat Pass Road, to the west, is… Learn more about Cottonwood Road
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pryor Mountain Road
One of the many access routes to the Pryor Mountains, is Pryor Mountain Road, south of Bridger, MT. Top off your tank in Bridger and head south. Approximately 1.25 miles south on Highway 310 after… Learn more about Pryor Mountain Road
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Olsen Creek
This is a nice drive through the Bridger range that most vehicles can do. The trail forks to Skunk Creek, which has some deep puddles, but nothing a stock truck or SUV wouldn't be able… Learn more about Olsen Creek
Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ashton-Flagg Ranch Lake Road
This backcountry drive connects Flagg Ranch near Yellowstone's south entrance to the farmlands surrounding Ashton, Idaho. The road travels between the roadless Winegar Hole Wilderness to the north and the Jededia Smith Wilderness to the… Learn more about Ashton-Flagg Ranch Lake Road
Total Miles
31.9
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Cougar Cr Park Boundary
If you want to experience a little Yellowstone but are not planning on going to the park, this trail has a few hidden gems. It is a day-use area and runs right along the Yellowstone… Learn more about Cougar Cr Park Boundary
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Langohr Offshoot
A rough, but maintained forest service trail off of the main Langohr Road in Hyalite Canyon. There are various dispersed camping spots off of this trail, as well as several beautiful viewpoints to see the… Learn more about Langohr Offshoot
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Cougar C Trail
This is a nice connection trail between Highway 191 and the Whisky Bay trail. It is a broad, well-maintained dirt and gravel trail primarily through tall trees. It's longer but much smoother than the whisky… Learn more about Cougar C Trail
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Whisky Bay Trail
Are you looking for day-use access to Whisky Bay? This is the main trail across Whisky Bay with loops and fingers off of it with lots of day-use spots along the bay. The trail is… Learn more about Whisky Bay Trail
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Madison Arm
This broad, well-maintained dirt and gravel trail runs along Hegben Lake. It can be accessed from Highway 191 and Highway 20 just outside the town of West Yellowstone. The Madison Arm Resort Camp and Marina… Learn more about Madison Arm
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Moser Views
This trail is a great trail for beginners, involving two steep, off-camber hills at the beginning and middle, and plenty of chunky gravel and loose soil between. At the trail's peak is a phenomenal view… Learn more about Moser Views
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Whits Lake Trail
This is a beautiful dirt and gravel trail that heads up to a couple of hiking trailheads. There are two designated dispersed campsites on the way up. One had an Airstream parked at it when… Learn more about Whits Lake Trail
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Whisky Bay Day Use 1
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Moose Creek to Portal Creek Rd
Heading south on 191, take a left onto Moose Creek Road; this trail starts off fairly gentle with plenty of camping areas to make basecamp. Beautiful aspens, golden late September, line the first stretch of… Learn more about Moose Creek to Portal Creek Rd
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Little Bear Road Offshoot
Essentially a rough gravel road, this is a curvy and pot-hole-filled mountain road that forks off of Wilson Creek Divide Road. You'll likely want to air down your tires so as to not rattle your… Learn more about Little Bear Road Offshoot
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
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… Learn more about Storm Castle to Line Creek Rd