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Blue Mountain Recreation Area offers 14 miles of motorized trails, with approximately four miles designated for ATV use. The single-track trails are smooth and fast, winding through the Lolo National Forest. The park is best suited for beginners, with some terrain for intermediate riders. The trails have a lot of berms but no jumps or steep hills.
The trail system has a 50-inch vehicle width limit, and a Montana OHV permit is required. Camping is allowed in some areas, but UTVs and Jeeps are prohibited. The park is a popular spot for locals and visitors because of its proximity to the city of Missoula and the views of the Missoula valley, and the Sapphire and Rattlesnake mountains.Dirt Bike Trail System
Blue Mountain Recreation Area
AKA: Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District, Missoula Valley, Sapphire Mountains, Rattlesnake Mountains, Hayes Creek, Steelman Creek, Blue Mountain Saddle, Bitterroot River
Missoula, MT
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
4,900 acres (8 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
18 miles
Elevation Range
3900 to 5500 ft.
Operating Season
May 1 - November 30
About Blue Mountain Recreation Area
Blue Mountain Recreation Area offers 14 miles of motorized trails, with approximately four miles designated for ATV use. The single-track trails are smooth and fast, winding through the Lolo National Forest. The park is best suited for beginners, with some terrain for intermediate riders. The trails have a lot of berms but no jumps or steep hills. The trail system has a 50-inch vehicle width limit, and a Montana OHV permit is required. Camping is allowed in some areas, but UTVs and Jeeps are prohibited. The park is a popular spot for locals and visitors because of its proximity to the city...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Mostly
Hard Pack
Little
Sand
None
Rocks
Little
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
None
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
Many
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
Many
Roads
None
Traffic & Safety
Rider Traffic
Few
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Mostly
Amateur Terrain
Few
Expert Terrain
None
Terrain Difficulty
Mostly beginner-intermediate terrain.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked and regularly maintained, though not rated for difficulty.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
permitted in the west area
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
Montana OHV Permit
Operating Season
May 1 - November 30
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