Montana trails?

[21JLURDG]

My 4x4 club from WA is considering visiting MT when the weather gets nicer. Someone suggested Blacktail but I saw negative opinions on it (too easy and not worth the long drive). Can anyone suggest a good area to visit and some trails? We're mostly Jeeps capable of trails such as the Rubicon and Moab (~7-9 rated trails). Besides nice views, it would be nice to find some challenges. Probably best to stay away from Fordyce or Sledgehammer-type trails that far from home. Most will be trailering their Jeeps (TJ & JK) but I will probably drive mine (JL) pulling a trailer.

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[dchemphill1]

Watching. Heading to glacier in late August.

 

[jadmt]

https://www.montana4x4trails.com/

 

[Hard Rock Jeep]

I have a place in Paradise Valley and know the area around Bozeman to Red Lodge and adjacent to Yellowstone. In this area, and in most of Montana as best I can tell, there are no Rubicon/Moab trails of the categories you are looking for. Trails here are mostly scenic or back road. Almost all non-highway roads are gravel or worse. But they are not trails like you are looking for. Blacktail is not a worthwhile destination for any serious jeepers. It is kind of a manmade obstacle course that seems kind of silly when you know the type trails you refer to. Most of the great places are best seen from horses, hiking and ATV's. I suggest that you look at Morrison Jeep Trail in Wyoming, between Cody and the Beartooth Highway. Check locals first as the Beartooth is usually snow covered on into July.

 

[dchemphill1]

I have a place in Paradise Valley and know the area around Bozeman to Red Lodge and adjacent to Yellowstone. In this area, and in most of Montana as best I can tell, there are no Rubicon/Moab trails of the categories you are looking for. Trails here are mostly scenic or back road. Almost all non-highway roads are gravel or worse. But they are not trails like you are looking for. Blacktail is not a worthwhile destination for any serious jeepers. It is kind of a manmade obstacle course that seems kind of silly when you know the type trails you refer to. Most of the great places are best seen from horses, hiking and ATV's. I suggest that you look at Morrison Jeep Trail in Wyoming, between Cody and the Beartooth Highway. Check locals first as the Beartooth is usually snow covered on into July.

I think I saw that Morrison was closed. Maybe indefinitely due to damage??

 

[jadmt]

I think I saw that Morrison was closed. Maybe indefinitely due to damage??

sounds like at least another year or so before it is back open.

 

[jadmt]

I have a place in Paradise Valley and know the area around Bozeman to Red Lodge and adjacent to Yellowstone. In this area, and in most of Montana as best I can tell, there are no Rubicon/Moab trails of the categories you are looking for. Trails here are mostly scenic or back road. Almost all non-highway roads are gravel or worse. But they are not trails like you are looking for. Blacktail is not a worthwhile destination for any serious jeepers. It is kind of a manmade obstacle course that seems kind of silly when you know the type trails you refer to. Most of the great places are best seen from horses, hiking and ATV's. I suggest that you look at Morrison Jeep Trail in Wyoming, between Cody and the Beartooth Highway. Check locals first as the Beartooth is usually snow covered on into July.

I would say there is some great trails in that area but yes not the Rubicon or Moab but still pretty decent stuff.

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