Great views and free camp spots along this trail. It is an easy gravel road that can easily be used by larger vehicles and campers. A little creek and waterfall can be seen at the… Learn more about Skyland
Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hungry Horse Reservoir - East
This is an easy, scenic drive down the east side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Many developed and primitive camping spots, with numerous lake access points and lots of hiking trails. This is considered the higher-traffic… Learn more about Hungry Horse Reservoir - East
Total Miles
47.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hungry Horse Reservoir - West
This is a scenic drive down the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. There are plenty of developed and primitive camping spots, and lake access points everywhere. The road is maintained, and paved for the… Learn more about Hungry Horse Reservoir - West
Total Miles
49.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Jewel Basin Road
Fun, scenic trail that leads to epic hiking. Road is rough and narrow, but still passable with most 2wd cars. Expect potholes, washboard, and steep sections. You'll arrive at the Camp Misery trailhead about 30… Learn more about Jewel Basin Road
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Desert Mountain
This is a scenic road that leads to the top of Desert Mountain where you can get a spectacular nearly 240 degree view of the surrounding area at an elevation of 6,415. There is also… Learn more about Desert Mountain
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Aurora Basin Road
Fun trail with a great hike at the end to Doris Mountain. The trail is narrow, rocky, and slow going in some parts. 4x4 isn't necessary, but good tires are. Parking at the trailhead is… Learn more about Aurora Basin Road
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Strawberry Lake Trail
This does not take you to Strawberry Lake, but rather the trailhead to hike into the lake. The trail is narrow, rocky, and steep in some sections. There was a wide variety of cars and… Learn more about Strawberry Lake Trail
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Peter's Ridge Road
This is a quick, scenic drive with several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and dirt bikes. The road is well maintained with no real obstacles except potholes and shallow ruts. You'll find several… Learn more about Peter's Ridge Road
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Trail Creek
This is fun, easy trail with great views of the Flathead Valley. The road is maintained and accessible during late spring, summer and fall. There are several trailheads for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and… Learn more about Trail Creek
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mission Divide/Crane Mtn Road
Fun, easy-going trail with great views of the Swan Valley and Swan mountain range! No major obstacles and well kept, with plenty of hiking and epic mountain biking trails and a small pond along the… Learn more about Mission Divide/Crane Mtn Road
Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Red Meadow Creek
This is an amazing trail that begins at the north end of Whitefish Lake and meanders through Stillwater State Forest, Flathead National Forest, past Upper Whitefish Lake and up to Red Meadow Lake. The trail… Learn more about Red Meadow Creek
Total Miles
76.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Coal Creek to Dead Horse #317
Unmaintained gravel road through state forest with many cutoff roads/trails that go along with this area. Narrow bridge crossings and plenty of washboard rough spots increase the time it takes to go the little over… Learn more about Coal Creek to Dead Horse #317
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Holland Lake
This wide easy potholed trail provides access to the activities around Holland Lake. A lodge appears to offer horseback rides and a place to stay if you don't feel like camping. There are many hiking… Learn more about Holland Lake
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Owl Creek Loop
This easy trail loops through the trees and twists and turns and offers terrific views of the mountains as you work your way along. There are a few potholes, but generally, it's easy. Keep your… Learn more about Owl Creek Loop
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Cramer Creek to Patrick Creek
Spectacular views of Flathead Lake and Kalispell. Smooth, well maintained, and easy going. No obstacles, but the first two miles are residential, and you may run into logging operations depending on the time of day.… Learn more about Cramer Creek to Patrick Creek
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lindbergh Lake
This easy potholed trail leads from the highway to the Lindbergh Lake boat launch and camping areas. Camping is first-come, first-serve, and $10/night. There are pit toilets and fire rings. Some sites have bear boxes,… Learn more about Lindbergh Lake
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek
Easy, maintained scenic drive. The first few miles from Foys Canyon Road are residential. There are plenty of scenic pull-offs to enjoy, and the road provides access to the Foys-to-Blacktail hiking/biking trail. Emmons Creek intersects… Learn more about Patrick Creek to Emmons Creek
Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Morrell- Clearwater Lake
Morrell - Clearwater LakeThis stunning drive is the only access route to Clearwater Lake. The "loop" trail to the north is gated and locked, with motor vehicle use restricted. You could walk it if you… Learn more about Morrell- Clearwater Lake
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pierce Lake
Although some public land connects with the lake, there appears to be no direct access. All beach areas appear private, and no dispersed camping spots were noticed; I would consider this a private lake unless… Learn more about Pierce Lake
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Lindbergh to Meadow and Bunyan Lake
This rocky trail heads up into the hills to the two lakes above Lindbergh lake. At the time of recording at the end of May, the snowpack became too deep to continue. There is no… Learn more about Lindbergh to Meadow and Bunyan Lake
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Beaver Creek Trailhead
This easy trail twists and turns through swampy marshes and over the creek on bridges. There are very few dispersed camping spots. They are not super noticeable, so keep an eye out if that is… Learn more about Beaver Creek Trailhead
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Salish Trapper
This short out and back leads to quite a few locked gates with plenty of options to proceed on foot beyond. You can even camp in one of a few dispersed camping spots to make… Learn more about Salish Trapper
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Morrell Clearwater North
This trail is an epic drive up into or down from the Upper Rim Road area. The ancient pine trees are enormous as they reach for the sky. The mountains are ominous as they loom… Learn more about Morrell Clearwater North
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lakeside to Blacktail
This is a fun, easy drive with great views of the valley. The trail is well maintained and there are no obstacles. This route begins in Lakeside, and leads to a scenic overlook of the… Learn more about Lakeside to Blacktail
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Richmond Ridge
This twisty climb into the mountains from Highway 83 is not in as good of shape as some of the other trails in the area. Loose gravel washout sections and loads of potholes slow the… Learn more about Richmond Ridge
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
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
Blacktail Wild Bill OHV
This is a fun, technical beginners trail with both man-made and natural obstacles. All of the obstacles have an easy way around, but the trail can get tight, steep and rocky at times. Not suitable… Learn more about Blacktail Wild Bill OHV
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
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
Camp Creek
It's a somewhat ironic name for this trail as no campsites were noticed along the route, and the creek was so overgrown that it wasn't visible. Regardless it is a well-maintained route from Highway 83… Learn more about Camp Creek
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Fork Clearwater River
This trail leads to the trailhead for the hike of the same name. There is ample parking for horses and trailers or whatever you may drive at the trailhead. There are livestock hitching posts as… Learn more about West Fork Clearwater River