Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Walkerville, Montana
Champion Pass
This trail is a slightly more challenging route from Interstate 90 east, over the continental Divide at Champion Pass. The easier route begins near Deer Lodge and meets this one at Orofino campground. After exiting… Learn more about Champion Pass
Total Miles
24.3
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Spire Flat Track 8635
On this trail, you can expect small rocks, nice straightaways, some corners, and small inclines/declines. Overall the trail is fairly smooth and excellent for all riders alike. The trail runs North to South and meets… Learn more about Spire Flat Track 8635
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Little Boulder River Rd
This is a great little out-and-back trail that starts out fairly easy with some loose rocks and tight pinches. It gets harder half way through, when the trail gets steeper up a very loose and… Learn more about Little Boulder River Rd
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cattle Drive to Bear Gulch
This 12-mile trail starts at Montana Highway 69 near Boulder, MT, at the intersection with Cattle Drive Road. You drive along the Boulder River, go under I-15, and then turn into Galena Gulch on the… Learn more about Cattle Drive to Bear Gulch
Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek
Running just east of Montana's State Route 399 / Whitetail Road, you'll find this trail meandering through the eastern slopes of Deer Lodge National Forest. Outstanding views, a few obstacles and trails just wide enough… Learn more about Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek
Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su
High Mountain Meadows
An easy 4-mile trail at just over 6000 feet, crossing high mountain meadows and forests. Our 75" SXS fit easily. It's beautiful scenery with lots of potential for wildlife. This trail loops back to the… Learn more about High Mountain Meadows
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Trail Less Traveled
This short little trail (1 mile) goes into a secluded, quiet part of the Deerlodge National Forest where most people don't go. It's about a 10-minute trail. It offers beautiful tent camping and picnic locations.… Learn more about Trail Less Traveled
Total Miles
0.9
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… Learn more about Little Blackfoot
Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Boulder Alley
This track exits the Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek Trail, goes west for just over a mile, and gets into an area of large boulders and pine trees. If you're on a quad or a… Learn more about Boulder Alley
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bison Mountain
This road can be muddy when wet, with water puddles, it has beautiful views, there seems to be no camping. There is a hiking trail but it is very overgrown and hard to find. Not… Learn more about Bison Mountain
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Boulder Alley Spur
This track exits the Bigfoot Creek to Hay Creek Trail, goes west for just over a mile, connects with Boulder Alley Trail, and gets into an area of large boulders and pine trees. If you're… Learn more about Boulder Alley Spur
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Monarch
Beautiful road with views to enjoy. When wet there will be water puddles that can be deep. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two, the road ends at a hiking trail with… Learn more about Monarch
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Canyon Creek - Quartz Hill
This route will take you through Vipond Park, a subalpine meadow. The southern approach to the meadow is a very steep single-lane road with limited turnouts, do not bring a trailer on this side. This… Learn more about Canyon Creek - Quartz Hill
Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Ontario
The road has been rerouted due to a bridge giving out, but you will still be able to get to this road to enjoy its views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space… Learn more about Ontario
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Whitetail Road Spur
This spur explores a portion of the Deerlodge National Forest west of North Whitetail Road. From Boulder, MT, take Highway 69 south towards Whitehall. Turn right on North Whitetail Road. You can stage in some… Learn more about North Whitetail Road Spur
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Anaconda Microwave Overlook
Getting there: From downtown Anaconda follow Hwy 1 toward Butte for 2.6 miles following the signage toward Lost Creek State Park. Turn left onto Hwy 48 N toward Warm Springs but don't floor it as… Learn more about Anaconda Microwave Overlook
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Telegraph
This road has pretty views, with some camp spots, it dead ends at small camp, the road seems to go on, but it become impassible for a vehicle. It does go through private property so… Learn more about Telegraph
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Elliston Spotted Dog
Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Puddle Splasher
This 2.4-mile trail takes only 15-20 minutes to complete. In late July there were multiple puddles to cross, so there is probably water in this area routinely. It's an excellent route to work your way… Learn more about Puddle Splasher
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
South Beaver
This is a short rutty loop. You'll find a steep hill at the end that adds some excitement to your trip. Pretty simple work for most 4x4 vehicles. Always come prepared with rescue gear, especially… Learn more about South Beaver
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Point of Jefferson River Loop
This mostly dirt loop trail takes you from the downtown of Whitehall into the countryside and drives along the Jefferson River. There are several spots along the trail that have excellent views of the river… Learn more about Point of Jefferson River Loop
Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Comet/Mount Thompson Loop
This 3-mile track loops off of the Wickes Tunnel: Basin to Corbin Trail on the Comet/Mount Thompson Trail, and then comes back to Wickes Tunnel: Basin to Corbin Trail on Mount Thompson Spur. You're in… Learn more about Comet/Mount Thompson Loop
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Irish Mine
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy, there isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two.Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under… Learn more about Irish Mine
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Minnehaha
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. One section… Learn more about Minnehaha
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wood Chute to Blue Bird Mine
This 7-mile trail takes you from the Wickes Tunnel: Corbin to Basin Trail up to an elevation of 7500 feet, with fantastic views of Boulder. This route includes steep inclines and declines, as you gain… Learn more about Wood Chute to Blue Bird Mine
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Negro Mountain Treasure Mountain
This road has beautiful views, there seems to be no camping, it does ends at a gate, but open is to motorized under 50inchs wide, as well as bike, and hiking.Dirt or rocky road with… Learn more about Negro Mountain Treasure Mountain
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wickes Road
Wickes Road Trail is an alternate way to go from Basin to Corbin, and you go up over the top of the mountain. The highest elevation is just under 6800 feet, but if the tunnel… Learn more about Wickes Road
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Boulder to Toston via Black Sage Pass
For those who like to take the road less traveled, this back road trek will take you between the small Montana towns of Boulder and Toston. Traversing Jefferson and Broadwater counties this route takes about… Learn more about Boulder to Toston via Black Sage Pass
Total Miles
40.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Clancy Creek Road
Clancy Creek Road takes you from Mina Gulch/Between Gulch west a little further into the Helena National Forest. If you follow it further than our track, you pass the Crawley Camp Mine and get an… Learn more about Clancy Creek Road
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bluebird Mine Trail Loop
This 2-mile loop connects the Bluebird Mine Trail to Between Gulch Trail and Flynn Gulch Road. It travels through the Helena National Forest at an average elevation of 6500 feet. All private property crossings are… Learn more about Bluebird Mine Trail Loop