Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Square Butte, Montana
Hay Canyon Trail
Open July 1 - Oct 14. Hay Canyon Trail is in the Little Belt Mountains, located in the Lewis and Clark National Forest, Southeast of Great Falls and Northwest of Harlowton, Montana. From Hay Canyon… Learn more about Hay Canyon Trail
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Lower Russian Youth Loop
Lower Russian Youth Loop FS 463. The trail may start out looking like it simply goes to a campsite, ride on around that campsite to find the fork marking the start of the loop. 2.4… Learn more about Lower Russian Youth Loop
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
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,… Learn more about Magpie Upper
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about St. Peters Mission
Total Miles
26
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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… Learn more about Sunshine Ridge
Total Miles
2.7
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… Learn more about Magpie Gulch
Total Miles
7.2
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,… Learn more about Hedges Mountain
Total Miles
1.3
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… Learn more about York Gulch
Total Miles
6.1
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… Learn more about Oregon Gulch
Total Miles
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… Learn more about Nelson Road
Total Miles
5.4
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… Learn more about Owl Gulch Loop
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Indian Creek Road
This 10-mile trail takes you from Highway 287 near Townsend into the Helena National Forest. You go through a beautiful canyon, gain 3500 feet in elevation, and experience the majesty of Montana. The scenery is… Learn more about Indian Creek Road
Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Townsend To Winston
This 68-mile trail takes you from Old Woman's Grave Road just outside of Townsend, on a winding, twisting path through the National Forest, to Winston. You will travel across the National Guard Training grounds, up… Learn more about Townsend To Winston