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Pryor Mountains

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Beartooth Ranger District

Last Known Status

Open

This part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest offers miles of forest service roads and trails with varying degrees of difficulties that are open to motorized use. The trails offer numerous panoramic mountain and canyon views. Wild horses and ice caves are also among the area attractions.

Camping is available at Sage Creek Campground, which has 12 sites that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet long. There is no direct off-road trail access from the campground so unless street legal, you will have to haul your bikes to and from the trailhead.

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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	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
4x4 & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted
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
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	vehicles must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	19,200 acres (30 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	20
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	7000 to 8500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Mostly
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	Some
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Some
Shade	Many
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	30+ Miles (NW)	Town and Country Supply Gas Station (406) 662-3623
Diesel	30+ Miles (NW)	Town and Country Supply Gas Station (406) 662-3623
Water	30+ Miles (W)	Red Lodge KOA (406) 446-2364
RV Hookup	30+ Miles (W)	Red Lodge KOA (406) 446-2364
RV Disposal	30+ Miles (W)	Red Lodge KOA (406) 446-2364
Campground	1-5 Miles (NW)	Sage Creek Campground (406) 446-2103
Conv Store	30+ Miles (NW)	Town and Country Supply Gas Station (406) 662-3623

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $5.00 RV: $5.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Sage Creek Campground Fee

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Bridger, MT

Address

Pryor Mountain Road, Bridger, MT 59014

Trail Map

From: Billings, MT
1) Take I-90 West to Exit 434
2) Turn left (south) onto Hwy 212/310, continue 16 miles
3) Turn left (south) onto Hwy 310, continue 20 miles
4) Turn left (east) onto Pryor Mountain Road, continue 12 miles
5) Turn left (north) to stay on Pryor Mountain Road, continue about 11 miles
6) Sage Creek campground entrance is on the left
7) For trailhead continue east past Sage Creek campground about 7 miles.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Custer Gallatin National Forest - Beartooth Ranger District
6811 Hwy 212
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2103
mailroom_r1_custer_gallatin@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov