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South Hills Motorcycle Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Yellowstone River, Old Blue Creek Road |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open to dirt bikes only, this 700 acre area has many miles of trails, several play areas and many steep hill climbs. The riding area is open from 7am to 9pm daily year-round.
Parking is limited and has only one main access point which is very steep but provides access to the remaining trails. The land is owned and operated by the BLM but is adjacent to the Billings Motorcycle Club which hosts many events throughout the year.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Montana OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident temporary registration sticker is required. (As of March 2020, Montana no longer honors stickers from any other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | riding hours 7am-9pm |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Billings, MT | ||
| Address | Old Blue Creek Road, MT 59101 | ||
| From: Billings, MT
1) Take I-90 to Exit 447 2) Turn south off the exit ramp onto South Billings Blvd., continue 1.5 miles 3) Turn left (east) on Blue Creek Road, continue about 1 mile 4) Staging area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | OHV Trail Hotline (406) 896-5014 |
| Contact Info | BLM - Billings Field Office 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, MT 59101 (406) 896-5013 www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Montana Fish, Wildlife And Parks 1420 East 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620-0701 (406) 444-2950 fwpgen@mt.gov fwp.mt.gov |
| Comment | Montana OHV Permit Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 700 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 25 | |
| Climate Type | Plains | |
| Elevation | 3100 to 3500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Many | |
| Roads | None | |
| Intersections | Many | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Exxon (406) 248-4271 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Exxon (406) 248-4271 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Billings KOA (406) 252-3104 or (800) 562-8546 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Billings KOA (406) 252-3104 or (800) 562-8546 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Billings KOA (406) 252-3104 or (800) 562-8546 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Billings KOA (406) 252-3104 or (800) 562-8546 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Exxon (406) 248-4271 |
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