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The Darby Trails system, located in the Bitterroot National Forest, has two long loops that were recently designated for motorized use. The terrain is mostly hard-packed, with some loose dirt, mud, and rocks. The trail system has few single-track trails and a few berms. The park is best suited for beginners, with some terrain for intermediate riders.
The trails are open to motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs with a maximum width of 50 inches. Jeeps are prohibited. A Montana OHV permit is required. Camping is permitted in some areas.Dirt Bike Trail System
Darby Trails
AKA: Bitterroot National Forest, Darby Ranger District, Saphire Mountains, Bitterroot Valley, Rye Creek, Sleeping Child Creek, Ravalli County
Darby, MT
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
28,800 acres (45 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
44 miles
Elevation Range
5200 to 7000 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Darby Trails
The Darby Trails system, located in the Bitterroot National Forest, has two long loops that were recently designated for motorized use. The terrain is mostly hard-packed, with some loose dirt, mud, and rocks. The trail system has few single-track trails and a few berms. The park is best suited for beginners, with some terrain for intermediate riders. The trails are open to motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs with a maximum width of 50 inches. Jeeps are prohibited. A Montana OHV permit is required. Camping is permitted in some...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Mostly
Sand
None
Rocks
Few
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
None
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
Few
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
Few
Roads
Few
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Mostly
Amateur Terrain
Few
Expert Terrain
None
Terrain Difficulty
Mostly beginner-intermediate terrain.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
Montana OHV Permit
Operating Season
All Year
Trailhead Coordinates
45.9778279, -114.040339
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