Dirt Bike Trails Near Fort Shaw, Montana

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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

Little Wolf Creek Road

This is a super fun road on a large ADV bike. Preferred direction is south to north so you're riding uphill. It begins at an ATV park then through residential area but fun up on…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ford Basin to Home/Lime Gulch

Don't forget your onX Offroad App for this trail that is not often travelled. It is very difficult to stay on the track without it. The route is short but sustained. Bring a chainsaw when…
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Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
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

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 Creek to Avalanche Creek

Starting off, this ride seems straightforward; two vehicles can easily pass one another. Taking a left when you reach Magpie Ridges leads to some nice obstacles. You'll continue to climb, rolling over rock gardens along…
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Total Miles
26.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
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

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

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 2,000 feet in elevation, rising to 6,329 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

Stemple Pass

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

Gravelly Lake

This trail remains open through a block management agreement with the State of Montana and the Grady Livestock Company. Please be respectful, obey all posted signs and tread lightly. In the fall, this trail is…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / 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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Total Miles
65.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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

Lava Mountain Loop

This trail can be driven in a loop or as a one-way between the towns of Boulder, Clancy, or Rimini. The road from Clancy gets very rutted and is not very scenic. The loop is…
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Total Miles
27.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

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…
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Total Miles
6.7
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

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…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
2 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…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2 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…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Badger Creek

The Badger Creek Trail is just under 3 miles and connects Indian Creek Trail with Merrel Springs Trail. The highest elevation on this trail is 7353 feet, and you drop down to 6400 feet at…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa