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Deep Creek
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Lewis And Clark National Forest, Belt Creek Ranger District, Little Belt Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Bear Gulch, Deep Creek Park, Smith River, Deep Creek Ridge, Mount Vesuvius, Bald Hills, Sawmill Gulch, Logging Creek, Taylor Hills, Balsinger Creek, Monument Peak Lookout, Wood Gulch, Deer Creek, Green Mountain, Pilgrim Creek, Wild Rock Canyon, Sprague Gulch |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This part of the Little Belt Mountains offers miles of designated single track trails that form long loops geared for the advanced rider. The area offers a wide variety of terrain that ranges from steep climbs and descents, narrow ridges and switchbacks plus rugged sections of loose chunk rock. There are a few side trails open to ATVs but this area is primarily geared for dirt bike riders.
There are several staging areas to choose from but there are no services. Logging Creek Campground is located a few miles north of the Deep Creek Trailhead and has 25 sites. The campground is primitive and does not provide direct trail access, so unless street legal, motorcycles will have to be hauled to and from the trailheads.
Most of the trails are open to motorized use from July through November except for the Pilgrim Creek Trail, which has it's own schedule that alternates between motorized and non-motorized use.
**Pilgrim Creek is open to motorcycles beginning May 16 through October 14 every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday through Monday is permitted only when Friday is an ODD numbered day.
For a detailed trail map see pages 11, 13 and 23.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Montana OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | July 1 - November 30 | |
| 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 | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on Trail 302, 338, 345 and 344 |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on Trail 302, 338, 345 and 344 |
 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 | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Logging Creek Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Monarch, MT | ||
| Address | Logging Creek Road, Monarch, MT 59463 | ||
| From: Great Falls, MT
1) Take US-87 south about 22 miles 2) Turn right (south) onto US-89, continue 10 miles 3) Turn right (south-west) onto Evans Riceville Road, continue 8.1 miles 4) Continue straight onto Lick Creek Lane, continue about 4 miles 5) Turn right (south-west) onto Logging Creek Road, continue 6.8 miles 6) Deep Creek Staging Area is on the right (west). For Taylor Hills Staging Area: 7) Continue south past Deep Creek Staging Area about 5 miles 8) Staging area is on the right. For Balsinger Staging Area: 9) Continue east past Taylor Hills Staging Area about 5 miles 10) Staging area is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lewis And Clark National Forest - Belt Creek Ranger District 4234 US Highway 89 North Neihart, MT 59465 (406) 236-5100 mailroom_r1_lewis_and_clark@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.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 | 128,000 acres (200 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 75 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 3800 to 7100 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Many | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Many | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert |  Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 30+ Miles (NE) | Kirby Korner Truck Stop (406) 738-4400 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (NE) | Kirby Korner Truck Stop (406) 738-4400 |
 Water | Monarch, MT | |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (NE) | Fort Ponderosa Campground (406) 277-3232 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (NE) | Fort Ponderosa Campground (406) 277-3232 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (N) | Logging Creek Campground (406) 236-5100 |
 Conv Store | 30+ Miles (NE) | Kirby Korner Truck Stop (406) 738-4400 |
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