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Wicked Creek ATV Trail

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Other Names

Gallatin National Forest, Paradise Valley, Mill Creek Canyon, Snowbank Campground, West Fork Mill Creek, Knowles Peak, Yellowstone Ranger District, Mount Cowan

Last Known StatusClosed For Season

This ATV trail opened to the public in June 2011. The trail forms a 21-mile long loop that offers gradual elevation changes with panoramic mountain views at the top.

The trail begins and ends at Snowbank Campground, which offers 11 sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground is open year-round but is usually only accessible from late May through September.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesMontana OHV Permit
Dates OpenJuly 16 - September 14
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedNoA non-resident temporary registration sticker is required. (As of March 2020, Montana no longer honors stickers from any other states.)
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthYes (50 inches)has entrance gate or posts
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted(maximum width 50 inches)
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted(maximum width 50 inches)
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates 4x4 & Jeeps (registered)Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
MX Helmet RequiredYouth Onlyrequired for persons under 18 by state law
(RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingSome Areas(camp in developed sites only)
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingUnknown
Trail BlazingProhibitedkeep vehicle on trail
Rule Enforcement
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TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandNational Forest

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
CampingYes
Tent: $14.00
RV: $14.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $6.00
Snowbank Campground Fee

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
Comments(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityLivingston, MT
AddressMill Creek Road, Livingston, MT 59047
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From: Livingston, MT
1) Take US-89 South about 18 miles
2) Turn left (south-east) onto Mill Creek Road, continue about 10 miles
3) Campground entrance is on the right (south).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoGallatin National Forest - Livingston Office
5242 Highway 89 South
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1892
mailroom_r1_custer_gallatin@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov
Contact InfoMontana Fish, Wildlife And Parks
1420 East 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620-0701
(406) 444-2950
fwpgen@mt.gov
fwp.mt.gov
CommentMontana OHV Permit Info

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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Wicked Creek ATV Trail

Photo Submitted 8/17/2019 (Thanks!)

Wicked Creek Trail Photo

Wicked Creek ATV Trail

Photo Submitted 8/17/2019 (Thanks!)

Wicked Creek Trail Photo

Wicked Creek ATV Trail

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TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail21
Climate TypeForest
Elevation5700 to 6500 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Some
TreesThe trail has many trees.Many
Steep HillsThis trail has few steep hills.Few
Water CrossingsThe trail has no water crossings.None
Small JumpsThis trail has no small jumps.None
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel PitsThis national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis national forest has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis national forest has no roads.None
ShadeThis national forest has some shaded areas.Some
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline20-30 Miles (N)Town Pump
Diesel Diesel20-30 Miles (N)Town Pump
Potable Water WaterOn SiteSnowbank Campground (406) 222-1892
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (NW)Yellowstone's Edge RV Park (406) 333-4036
RV Dump Station RV Disposal5-20 Miles (NW)Yellowstone's Edge RV Park (406) 333-4036
Primitive Camping CampgroundOn SiteSnowbank Campground (406) 222-1892
Convenience Store Conv Store20-30 Miles (N)Town Pump
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