Off-Road Trails in Montana

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Learn more about South Baldy Loop
South Baldy Loop

South Baldy Loop

Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Beaver
South Beaver

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…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about South Boulder Creek Loop
South Boulder Creek Loop

South Boulder Creek Loop

This is a fun and scenic loop with a lot of elevation change. It crosses South Boulder Creek nine times and goes by a few old mining remnants while on this loop. The trail is…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Cottonwood
South Cottonwood

South Cottonwood

This connector trail leads back out from or into Cottonwood Ridge. It has some steeper sections with loose rock, and some articulation may occur. Otherwise, it has the typical Montana forest road potholes full of…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Flathead Creek
South Fork Flathead Creek

South Fork Flathead Creek

This is a 4.5-mile-long ATV trail designated for vehicles 50" or less. It's overall very easy, but does have some sections that have a bit of a rocky surface. The rocks are just small loose…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Madison Road (478)
South Fork Madison Road (478)

South Fork Madison Road (478)

This is a well-maintained Forest Service Road that joins Highway 20 just west of West Yellowstone and runs to the Idaho Border. At Reas Pass, you can explore Two Tops if your machine is 50…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Nemote - Sheridan Ridge Loop
South Fork Nemote - Sheridan Ridge Loop

South Fork Nemote - Sheridan Ridge Loop

This route is controlled by two gates that are opened only from 05/16-10/14. The route passes thru both the Lolo National Forest and Fish Creek Wildlife Area. It is a single gravel, loose rock road…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about South Fork Nemote Creek - Sheridan Ridge Loop
South Fork Nemote Creek - Sheridan Ridge Loop

South Fork Nemote Creek - Sheridan Ridge Loop

South Fork Nemote Creek (FSR 9915)-Sheridan Ridge (FSR 9914-9912) Loop is a route that makes a big loop thru this section of Lolo National Forest. The route climbs to 5500' on a gravel one-lane road…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Second Creek Road-Nine Mile Divide Trailhead
South Fork Second Creek Road-Nine Mile Divide Trailhead

South Fork Second Creek Road-Nine Mile Divide Trailhead

The route begins from where Kings Ridge Road and South Fork of Second Creek Road meet. The route is mainly gravel but will have spots of packed dirt and grass. There are many sharp curves…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Meadow Creek Lake
South Meadow Creek Lake

South Meadow Creek Lake

The South Meadow Creek Lake Trail is an out and back in Beaverhead National Forest, Montana. The trail has beautiful views throughout, especially at the mountain lake. The first half is very easy and then…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Pryor Mountain Road
South Pryor Mountain Road

South Pryor Mountain Road

South Pryor Mountain road will lead to South Railbed Road which eventually leads to Warren, MT. Windmills are abundant in this area known as the Pryor Mountain Wind Project. South Pryor Mountain Road is a…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Railbed Road
South Railbed Road

South Railbed Road

South Railbed Road leads south along the Pryor Mountain front to Warren, MT. Windmills are abundant in this area, known as the Pryor Mountain Wind Project. South Railbed Road is well maintained and accessible by…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Southside Road
Southside Road

Southside Road

This is an easy backroad that runs along the river and though the forest. It has light grade changes and no major hurdles. It's a great family trip with lots of wildflowers, scenic pullouts, and…
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Total Miles
22.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Spire Flat Track 8635
Spire Flat Track 8635

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…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spook Lake Trail (FS4337, FS16095, FS17541)
Spook Lake Trail (FS4337, FS16095, FS17541)

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…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spoon Creek
Spoon Creek

Spoon Creek

Spoon Creek is a neat little trail just south of Darby, Montana. It starts just off West Fork Road, barely off of Highway 93. The trail starts out in a residential area and the trail…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about St Clair
St Clair

St Clair

The trail starts easy and flat. Be on the lookout for downed trees and rock slides or boulders in the trail. It gets more difficult the further back you go. Mud holes and springs run…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about St. Peters Mission
St. Peters Mission

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
27.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about St.Mary's Peak Trail
St.Mary's Peak Trail

St.Mary's Peak Trail

This trail is mostly a 1 but earns the 2 rating in the last mile due to two switchbacks getting to the top of the trail. This trail is used primarily to access the very…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Stage Trail
Stage Trail

Stage Trail

This is a fun twisty 4x4 trail through the trees. It runs from the beginning of the Madison Arm Trail off Highway 20 and links back up with the Madison Arm Trail near some seasonal…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

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