This route is a beautiful, scenic excursion with amazing views of the Blackfoot River. This trail is a fun way to connect two sections of paved roads. One end begins or ends at the Whittaker… Learn more about Ninemile Prairie East
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Gold Creek to 7 Mile Bridge
This is an easy dirt trail out to the 7 Mile Bridge. There is a locked gate at the bridge, but one can continue on foot across, and there is a nice dispersed campsite on… Learn more about Gold Creek to 7 Mile Bridge
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
East Fork Rattlesnake
This easy trail heads straight up into the mountains from the valley below. The first mile and a half crosses through private property, so please be respectful and stick to the trail. Once past the… Learn more about East Fork Rattlesnake
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
East Twin Creek Road 2117 (To Sheep Mountain hiking Trailhead)
At mile 7 of Gold Creek, you reach a bridge with a BLM gate. (This gate is closed during certain times of the year by the BLM for the bear population to breed.) It's open… Learn more about Gold Creek Trail 126 (Seasonal Access)
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
2103 West Fork Gold Creek
This trail starts as a spur off of Gold Creek road just before the locked gate at mile 7 bridge. The trail is a fairly high use road that was built for logging trucks so… Learn more about 2103 West Fork Gold Creek
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Garnet Ghost Town
This very potholed and deeply washboard trail leads from the beginning of the dirt section to Montana's best-preserved Ghost Town, Garnet. This site features some of the best-kept historical buildings of its kind. The trail… Learn more about Garnet Ghost Town
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Verdy Moccasin Ridge
This moderate shelf road leads from the valley below near Connor and heads up into the Sapphire Mountains. The beginning is a shelf road with a steep dropoff with tight turns, loose rocky switchbacks, and… Learn more about Verdy Moccasin Ridge
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Spook Lake Trail (FS4337, FS16095, FS17541)
From Placid Cr Road turn onto Forest Service Rd 4337. (Look for the Placid Lake State Park sign pictured) Continue up the well-maintained gravel road. There are several smaller and more difficult tracks to explore… Learn more about Spook Lake Trail (FS4337, FS16095, FS17541)
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Fork Schwartz Creek
This is not the super smooth, easy way into the Sapphire Mountain Range. This trail is rocky, with a few tight corners and a steep climb. There are a few spots with a nice view,… Learn more about West Fork Schwartz Creek
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Schwartz Creek
This dirt road into the Saphire Mountains is THE smoothest and most effortless way up the mountain range. The grade isn't steep. The potholes are few. The only drawback is that there are few pullouts… Learn more about Schwartz Creek
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
620 Character Ridge Road
This road winds along Character Ridge from Moon Saddle and down to the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Active logging operations have expanded and improved the existing road with new grading and plenty of room… Learn more about 620 Character Ridge Road
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
First Chance Gulch To Bear Gulch
This is a great connector trail with amazing views of the canyons below. It connects the well-preserved Garnet Ghost Town to Bear Town. There are plenty of switchbacks and a creek running alongside the whole… Learn more about First Chance Gulch To Bear Gulch
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Upper Cave Gulch Road
This narrow, short upper section leads into the hills to pass right by the well-preserved Garnet Ghost Town. It runs along a ridgeline with exceptional views of the valley below. It passes through a dense… Learn more about Upper Cave Gulch Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su
Eastern Garnet Range Road
This easy section twists and turns through the hills and offers a lot of offshoots that have been blocked off with gates and a few pullouts with evidence of camping. If that is your jam,… Learn more about Eastern Garnet Range Road
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Jocko Road
Travel this easy section through the Jocko Canyon along the stunning Jocko River. Other sights along this route include the pristine Jocko Lakes and Placid Lake. Learn more about Jocko Road
Total Miles
30
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Summit Cabin Road
This narrow road cuts through a section of burned forest and passes through many private parcels. Please be respectful of their land and stick to the trail. On the map, there is one dispersed camping… Learn more about Summit Cabin Road
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
West Holloman Schwartz
This rim road cruises along the top of the hills and has epic views around almost every corner as it twists and turns its way to the Holoman Saddle. There are a few different decent-sized… Learn more about West Holloman Schwartz
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Jocko Canyon
This is a scenic shortcut from Seeley Lake to Arlee. It is a rough and rocky dirt road that is 1-2 vehicles wide. The Jocko River and Lake system is visible for most of the… Learn more about Jocko Canyon
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Double Arrow Lookout Tower
This short, scenic climb leads to a locked gate and a brief 1/4 mile hike to the lookout tower. You could take the road up, but the hiking trail offers excellent views of the surrounding… Learn more about Double Arrow Lookout Tower
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Middle Fork Schwartz
This ridge road blasts across the top of the ridge over the Yukon Saddle. It has long straight always with epic views, a dense forest section, an old burned-out section that's regrowing well, and a… Learn more about Middle Fork Schwartz
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Westside Bypass
This bypass takes you around Sealy Lake on dirt and 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… Learn more about Westside Bypass
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
West Greenough
This easy out-and-back passes by a great shooting range spot carved into the hillside about a third of the way along the trail. There are tight turns and muddy puddles from all the little springs… Learn more about West Greenough
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
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
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Miller Peak
This peak tower access road starts with some loose rocky, rutted, steep, and longer duration climbs. There are also a few rainwater diverting hills. Once those are out of the way, the trail is relatively… Learn more about Miller Peak
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Cottonwood Lakes
This scenic trail runs across the valley and is an excellent jumping-off point to explore the many trails in the area. With a keen eye, one will spot many short pullouts with nice spots to… Learn more about Cottonwood Lakes
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Rock Creek
This dirt road follows Rock Creek and connects I-90 near Clinton, MT, to Highway 1, leading to Philipsburg. This area is busy with anglers and rafters in the Spring, Summer, and Fall but experiences less… Learn more about Rock Creek
Total Miles
28.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Rice Ridge Road
This stunning scenic drive across the ridge is one not to be missed. There are vast views of the surrounding mountains. Epic overlooks of the Seeley Lake area. Along the way, you will see dense… Learn more about Rice Ridge Road
Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Morrell Clearwater
This trail runs up into the mountains from the Seeley Lake area and offers access to many great hiking and equestrian trails. There are a few offshoots and pullouts to make camp at and plenty… Learn more about Morrell Clearwater
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sluice Creek
This is a rocky twisty ridge road. It's open seasonally with a gate near the first bottom switchback. The trail has fantastic views of the Bitterroot Valley and Sapphire Range. The trail is loose and… Learn more about Sluice Creek