Dirt Bike Trails Near Helena Valley Northwest, Montana
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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… Learn more about North Hills Recreation Area
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2
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… Learn more about Birdseye-Mullan Road
Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Morrell Mountain Lookout
Total Miles
34.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Gravelly Lake
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
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
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
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… Learn more about Lava Mountain Loop
Total Miles
27.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
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… Learn more about Microwave
Total Miles
2.5
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
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
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… Learn more about Little Wolf Creek Road
Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
5
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… Learn more about Marsh Creek
Total Miles
4
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… Learn more about Stemple Pass
Total Miles
22
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Oregon Gulch
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wickes Tunnel: Basin to Corbin
The Wickes Tunnel is an abandoned railroad tunnel that can be tricky to find but if you do, be ready for a dark, eerie ride. Warning, water levels in the tunnel could do some serious… Learn more about Wickes Tunnel: Basin to Corbin
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Prickly Pear to Tizer Lakes
Starting from Montana Highway 282, you will take the bend onto Tizer Lake Road, which leads to Prickly Pear Road. Prickly Pear Road goes through private land, but there is a designated route to access… Learn more about Prickly Pear to Tizer Lakes
Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
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… Learn more about Snow Shoe Creek
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Mina Gulch Spur
This Mina Gulch Spur takes you from the Bluebird Mine Loop past the Mina Mine and to an overlook of the lake on Montana Tunnels Mining. It's just under a mile, and your elevation is… Learn more about Mina Gulch Spur
Total Miles
0.7
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
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
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bluebird Mine Road
This 1.68-mile trail takes you from Bluebird Mine Loop to Wood Chute Cr to Bluebird Mine Trail. All private property crossings are allowed if you stay on the trail. The scenery is beautiful. The views… Learn more about Bluebird Mine Road
Total Miles
1.7
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… Learn more about Telegraph
Total Miles
9.7
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
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
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
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
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… Learn more about Magpie Creek to Avalanche Creek
Total Miles
26.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
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
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