Beginner Off-Road Trails Near South Browning, Montana
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… Learn more about Skyland
Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hungry Horse Reservoir - East
This is an easy, scenic drive down the east side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Many developed and primitive camping spots, with numerous lake access points and lots of hiking trails. This is considered the higher-traffic… Learn more about Hungry Horse Reservoir - East
Total Miles
47.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hungry Horse Reservoir - West
This is a scenic drive down the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. There are plenty of developed and primitive camping spots, and lake access points everywhere. The road is maintained, and paved for the… Learn more about Hungry Horse Reservoir - West
Total Miles
49.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Desert Mountain
This is a scenic road that leads to the top of Desert Mountain where you can get a spectacular nearly 240 degree view of the surrounding area at an elevation of 6,415. There is also… Learn more about Desert Mountain
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Inside North Fork Rd
This is a well maintained gravel road that meanders through Glacier National Park north of Lake McDonald. Many areas around this road have experienced a wild fire in recent history and caution should be taken… Learn more about Inside North Fork Rd
Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Jewel Basin Road
Fun, scenic trail that leads to epic hiking. Road is rough and narrow, but still passable with most 2wd cars. Expect potholes, washboard, and steep sections. You'll arrive at the Camp Misery trailhead about 30… Learn more about Jewel Basin Road
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Strawberry Lake Trail
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Peter's Ridge Road
This is a quick, scenic drive with several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and dirt bikes. The road is well maintained with no real obstacles except potholes and shallow ruts. You'll find several… Learn more about Peter's Ridge Road
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Trail Creek
This is fun, easy trail with great views of the Flathead Valley. The road is maintained and accessible during late spring, summer and fall. There are several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and… Learn more about Trail Creek
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Red Meadow Creek
This is an amazing trail that begins at the north end of Whitefish Lake and meanders through Stillwater State Forest, Flathead National Forest, past Upper Whitefish Lake and up to Red Meadow Lake. The trail… Learn more about Red Meadow Creek
Total Miles
76.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mission Divide/Crane Mtn Road
Fun, easy-going trail with great views of the Swan Valley and Swan mountain range! No major obstacles and well kept, with plenty of hiking and epic mountain biking trails and a small pond along the… Learn more about Mission Divide/Crane Mtn Road
Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Holland Lake
This wide easy potholed trail provides access to the activities around Holland Lake. A lodge appears to offer horseback rides and a place to stay if you don't feel like camping. There are many hiking… Learn more about Holland Lake
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Owl Creek Loop
This easy trail loops through the trees and twists and turns and offers terrific views of the mountains as you work your way along. There are a few potholes, but generally, it's easy. Keep your… Learn more about Owl Creek Loop
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Lindbergh Lake
This easy potholed trail leads from the highway to the Lindbergh Lake boat launch and camping areas. Camping is first-come, first-serve, and $10/night. There are pit toilets and fire rings. Some sites have bear boxes,… Learn more about Lindbergh Lake
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Pierce Lake
Although some public land connects with the lake, there appears to be no direct access. All beach areas appear private, and no dispersed camping spots were noticed; I would consider this a private lake unless… Learn more about Pierce Lake
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Beaver Creek Trailhead
This easy trail twists and turns through swampy marshes and over the creek on bridges. There are very few dispersed camping spots. They are not super noticeable, so keep an eye out if that is… Learn more about Beaver Creek Trailhead
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Salish Trapper
This short out and back leads to quite a few locked gates with plenty of options to proceed on foot beyond. You can even camp in one of a few dispersed camping spots to make… Learn more about Salish Trapper
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Lindbergh to Meadow and Bunyan Lake
This rocky trail heads up into the hills to the two lakes above Lindbergh lake. At the time of recording at the end of May, the snowpack became too deep to continue. There is no… Learn more about Lindbergh to Meadow and Bunyan Lake
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Cramer Creek to Patrick Creek
Spectacular views of Flathead Lake and Kalispell. Smooth, well maintained, and easy going. No obstacles, but the first two miles are residential, and you may run into logging operations depending on the time of day.… Learn more about Cramer Creek to Patrick Creek
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Secondary Road A
This steep climb up the hill provides easy access to a few different old logging trails that are now closed to motorized travel. Have a horse, mountain bike, two feet? Then these are very open… Learn more about Secondary Road A
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about West Fork Clearwater River
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Lake Inez Campground Loop
This popular camping loop runs right along the lake. Although the group site is an epic spot and only available with reservations, the rest of the sites are free and first-come, first served. There are… Learn more about Lake Inez Campground Loop
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek
Easy, maintained scenic drive. The first few miles from Foys Canyon Road are residential. There are plenty of scenic pull-offs to enjoy, and the road provides access to the Foys-to-Blacktail hiking/biking trail. Emmons Creek intersects… Learn more about Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek
Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Fork Road
This road takes you from Columbia Falls to the Canadian Border! Fun drive with lots of great stops, and two entrances to Glacier National Park. The most popular stop is Polebridge, MT, where you can… Learn more about North Fork Road
Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Richmond Marshall Hookup Trail
This leisurely trail cruises through the trees across the streams, and along the ridge. The views across the valley are spectacular and quite vast. It's a great spot to watch the storms roll across the… Learn more about Richmond Marshall Hookup Trail
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Lake Marshall
This beautiful scenic run to Lake Marshall offers tons of camping access along the way, with limited spots once you arrive at the lake. There is no apparent put-in for boats at this lake. Along… Learn more about Lake Marshall
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Clearwater Canoe Put In Trail
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Lakeside to Blacktail
This is a fun, easy drive with great views of the valley. The trail is well maintained and there are no obstacles. This route begins in Lakeside, and leads to a scenic overlook of the… Learn more about Lakeside to Blacktail
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Westside Bypass
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Archibald Loop