Fall is the perfect time to log miles on OHVs with epic fall foliage viewing.
An off-highway vehicle (OHV) includes all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), four-wheelers, dirt bikes, motorcycles and trail bikes. Off-road trails are suitable for a variety of skill levels, and are found in plenty of areas across the state. Before you hit these trails, be sure to check out OHV regulations, laws and safety protocols.
Trails to try out this fall:
- Darby Trails, located in the Sapphire Mountains and part of the Bitterroot National Forest near Darby, offers 50 miles of OHV routes, including two loops: #1, a 28-mile loop, and #2, a 15-mile loop.
- Blacktail Wild Bill OHV System, located near Kalispell in Northwest Montana, has scenic mountain views and challenging obstacles, rated up to a difficulty of seven or eight. This trail is part of the Flathead National Forest and is 19.9 miles total.
- Pipestone OHV Area has miles of trails connecting old mining roads and is located along the Continental Divide near Whitehall in Southwest Montana. This trail has opportunities for all ability levels, from beginner to expert, on motorized off-road vehicles, dirt bikes and mountain bikes.
- Shepherd Ah Nei Recreation Area consists of 50 miles of trails on 1,062 acres for OHV and features various trails for single-track and double-track riding in Shepherd, Montana, just east of Billings.
- Hay Canyon Trail is located in the Little Belt Mountains and is part of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The eastern end of the trail takes adventurers through a canyon with heavily forested areas, while the western part of the trail has some steep sections but is more accessible for beginners to intermediate riders.
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